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GV56 CXY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,740 mi
Last recorded51,740 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 CXY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 51,740 miles

car underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2024 51,689 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 50,905 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 50,887 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,659 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,484 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around where the gearbox meets the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak From gearbox/engine area ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,761 miles

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 34,213 miles

o/s/r brake lens tape up

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s/r side light lens tape up

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,120 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 29,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,663 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,007 miles

nsr tyre wearing outer 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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GV56 CXY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GV56 CXY, 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 GV56 CXY registered?

GV56 CXY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is GV56 CXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 CXY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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