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CE56 VXM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,076 mi
Last recorded46,076 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VXM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 46,076 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 46,076 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,478 miles

Front both side low arms locking devices missing on suspension

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 38,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both side low arms locking devices missing on suspension

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,426 miles

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

Nearside Lower outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front shock casing corroded

Offside Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 32,364 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front hangar corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has seperation of materials outer edge / 2006 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

Nearside Lower outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front shock casing corroded

Offside Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 28,313 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 28,312 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyre's have cords & wires exposed on inside edges * 155/65=13 * (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 23,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 20,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 17,084 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 16,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers worn

Pass 4 Sep 2017 15,782 miles

rear axle rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2016 14,963 miles

Front exhaust flexy worn and rusty

Nearside Front tyre out shape on edge

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,120 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,752 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 8,711 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 7,275 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,946 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 VXM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CE56 VXM, 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 VXM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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