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EJ56 UPV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,479 mi
Last recorded73,479 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 UPV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 73,479 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread badly perishing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 74,371 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre tread badly perishing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 69,568 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front ABS Ring damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2019 69,565 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front ABS Ring damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2019 69,557 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 64,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe - and bracket broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage and rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 64,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe - and bracket broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage and rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,075 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 62,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,325 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 59,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,599 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2013 56,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,106 miles

accident damage to offside front been repaired

Fail 17 Oct 2012 54,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 33,106 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 33,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside 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 UPV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

EJ56 UPV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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