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CE56 XLX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,516 mi
Last recorded54,516 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XLX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 54,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill and o/s and n/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 54,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill and o/s and n/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,193 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 51,193 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s outer sills corroded and have been filled with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 49,067 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 49,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,966 miles

Nearside Rear Foot brake slow

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,786 miles

155 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,786 miles

155 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,882 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 39,882 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 35,119 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear tyre miss-shape

Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,119 miles

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

n/s rear tyre miss-shape

Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,064 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,356 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 15,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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 XLX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLX, 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 CE56 XLX registered?

CE56 XLX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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