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CF55 XAE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,662 mi
Last recorded132,662 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 XAE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 132,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamps slightly deteriorated

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2025 128,334 miles

Nearside Front backplate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front shock absorbers corroded

parking brake only just met minimum efficiency requirements

rear axle corroded

start of corrosion o/s sill

Fail 26 Mar 2025 128,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front backplate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front shock absorbers corroded

parking brake only just met minimum efficiency requirements

rear axle corroded

start of corrosion o/s sill

Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,193 miles

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

both front shock absorbers corrodrd

headlamps deteriorated

start of corrosion both outer and undersills

Pass 21 Mar 2023 118,246 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 118,246 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 112,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,040 miles

Central exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,081 miles

front exhaust blow

Fail 19 Mar 2020 100,081 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust blow

Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,515 miles

Offside Rear slight play wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,382 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,017 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,495 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,333 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 62,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 54,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,087 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,734 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 39,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 28,453 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Jan 2011 28,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jan 2010 22,930 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 22,196 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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CF55 XAE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CF55 XAE, 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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CF55 XAE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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