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EJ56 UOY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,495 mi
Last recorded47,495 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 UOY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 47,495 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test car park sticker ()

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 47,495 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test car park sticker ()

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,291 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust hitting rear bumper

Fail 22 Mar 2022 44,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust hitting rear bumper

Fail 7 Dec 2021 44,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 44,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to nearside front and offside rear of vehicle.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 36,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 36,077 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,030 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 17,056 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill slight damaged

front + rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2018 17,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust corroded

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill slight damaged

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

front + rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2014 16,140 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 12,076 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 4 Jan 2013 6,191 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 6,187 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 6,101 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,537 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 4,595 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 UOY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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