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EK56 THX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,647 mi
Last recorded75,647 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 THX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,647 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 71,681 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 2 May 2019 71,655 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine and onto exhaust front pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,120 miles

fuel filter is rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,279 miles

engine light is on

engine oil leak ( oil filter )

front brake pads are low

front exhaust flexi broken

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r wheel slight bind

o/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/f wiper worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

rear brakes slightly binding on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 59,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear brakes slightly binding on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,086 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,012 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 47,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,691 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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EK56 THX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK56 THX, 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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EK56 THX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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