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EJ56 TUV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 TUV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 26,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 16,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Sump pan corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 13,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 11,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,951 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 85,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,780 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2020 83,767 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,154 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,741 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 70,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 59,831 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2014 59,831 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,440 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2013 49,440 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 11,757 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 8,249 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 8,249 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 11,494 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 11,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear tyres worn thin on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,771 miles

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

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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EJ56 TUV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc 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 EJ56 TUV, 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 EJ56 TUV registered?

EJ56 TUV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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