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CE56 GNU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,416 mi
Last recorded67,416 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 GNU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 67,416 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 5 May 2016 63,438 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015
Fail 14 May 2015

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,150 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Fail 14 Aug 2014 39,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,979 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 30,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,065 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,936 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 16,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,379 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,371 miles

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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CE56 GNU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE56 GNU, 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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CE56 GNU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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