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GV56 MRU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,343 mi
Last recorded34,343 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 MRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 34,343 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 31,154 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 27,864 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 25,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 22,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 22,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,035 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 22,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65 x 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 21,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,308 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 20,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 18,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,135 miles

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2010 8,865 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,653 miles

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

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

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 MRU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 MRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 MRU registered?

GV56 MRU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is GV56 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 MRU 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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