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EO56 HPY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,992 mi
Last recorded62,992 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 HPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 60,909 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 60,909 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,498 miles

Advise attention to near side rear brake

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,022 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 54,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,423 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,914 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,254 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,962 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 42,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,446 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 37,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 37,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2013 34,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,145 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 30,015 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,015 miles

Front 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 4 Jan 2011 26,356 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,163 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 22,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EO56 HPY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EO56 HPY, 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 EO56 HPY registered?

EO56 HPY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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