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EJ55 XPN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,853 mi
Last recorded105,853 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XPN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,853 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 105,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,941 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 98,872 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,719 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 81,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Aug 2014 39,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 39,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,569 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2012 25,064 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 25,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2011 19,538 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 19,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 16,373 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,632 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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EJ55 XPN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ55 XPN, 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 EJ55 XPN registered?

EJ55 XPN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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