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EX56 SZK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,565 mi
Last recorded61,565 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 SZK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 61,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,903 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 58,900 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,985 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 55,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,519 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 51,515 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 50,500 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 45,104 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

STEERING RACK SLIGHT WEEP

Fail 6 Dec 2014 45,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

STEERING RACK SLIGHT WEEP

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,947 miles

front pads on m o t limits

Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,480 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,318 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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EX56 SZK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX56 SZK, 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 EX56 SZK registered?

EX56 SZK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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