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GU56 BHK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,948 mi
Last recorded63,948 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 BHK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,948 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 63,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,387 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 2 Oct 2020 63,385 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2019 62,959 miles

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

some corrosion to sills

Fail 30 Sep 2019 62,959 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

some corrosion to sills

Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,681 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,181 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 21 Sep 2017 62,181 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 60,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking FILTER AREA (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,434 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 56,269 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,320 miles

o/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,129 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 9,789 miles

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

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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GU56 BHK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU56 BHK, 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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GU56 BHK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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