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GU56 BHY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,525 mi
Last recorded65,525 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 BHY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,525 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 65,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,126 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 61,113 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,723 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,991 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,268 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 46,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,053 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,178 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 17,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 17,162 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 6,732 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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GU56 BHY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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