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FL56 LXA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,909 mi
Last recorded53,909 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 LXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside headlamp unit 1 x bracket broken

Fail 27 Sep 2021 53,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside headlamp unit 1 x bracket broken

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,809 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 49,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring snapped and coming loose (1.6 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30cm of seat belt mounting point corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,090 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 45,080 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,635 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 40,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,170 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 32,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,660 miles

Both front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Sep 2015 28,660 miles

Both front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexible joint is deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2014 25,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexible joint is deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,968 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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FL56 LXA 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 65%.

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 FL56 LXA, 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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FL56 LXA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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