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EJ56 UOT

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,939 mi
Last recorded33,939 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 UOT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 33,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 33,935 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Inside drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 19,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 19,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 17,268 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 17,111 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 16,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 16,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 16,269 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 16,022 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 15,437 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 15,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 14,662 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 13,872 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 13,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 13,536 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,707 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,180 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,168 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 9,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,896 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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EJ56 UOT is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc 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 EJ56 UOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ56 UOT registered?

EJ56 UOT is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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