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GJ56 CUA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,475 mi
Last recorded80,475 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 CUA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 78,962 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 78,962 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,974 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 804,604 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake requires service

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 55,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,698 miles

Nearside Rear service brake requires service or repair

Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,746 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 33,508 miles

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

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

EML ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 25,196 miles

EML light is on

Fail 10 Dec 2016 24,853 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

EML light is on

Pass 30 Dec 2015 19,009 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,120 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,532 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 12,290 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,391 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 6,970 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 4,438 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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GJ56 CUA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ56 CUA, 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 GJ56 CUA registered?

GJ56 CUA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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