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CJ55 AEX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,316 mi
Last recorded33,316 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 AEX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 33,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished, 21 years old. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 28,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 24,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear both shock absorber casing corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both shocks corroded

sump corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 17,602 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 17,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 15,558 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 15,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 14,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 13,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 13,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,150 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 11,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 11,454 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,525 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 10,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,012 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 10,012 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 7,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 6,138 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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CJ55 AEX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 CJ55 AEX, 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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CJ55 AEX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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