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BN56 XRC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,280 mi
Last recorded86,280 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 XRC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 86,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension coroded in general

Pass 4 Sep 2024 84,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear fuel hoses and filler neck deteriated

Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also exhaust shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,499 miles

3 tyres

Fail 1 Sep 2018 66,493 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

3 tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,242 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 61,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,959 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,170 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 49,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,610 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge.advise attention asap

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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BN56 XRC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 39,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN56 XRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN56 XRC registered?

BN56 XRC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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