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EX56 TBV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,904 mi
Last recorded78,904 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 TBV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,904 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and centre outer sil , bubbling /blistering . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 78,792 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and centre outer sil , bubbling /blistering . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 63,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear outer sils slightly rusty,slight bubbling on paintwork.nearside and offside.

Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 41,947 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 41,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,016 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,139 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 35,765 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,175 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 29,034 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,058 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on the outside edges

Fail 5 Dec 2012 21,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,463 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 16,122 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 10,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 7,093 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 6,969 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 TBV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX56 TBV, 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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EX56 TBV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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