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HD55 DSV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,336 mi
Last recorded42,336 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 DSV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,336 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 42,308 miles

Nearside windscreen washer is poor

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

both headlamp beam patterns are poor

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,839 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 40,839 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn down to 2mm 155/65r13 73t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,589 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 38,589 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 36,014 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 36,014 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,802 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 34,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,376 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 31,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and lower on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 29,204 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,494 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,686 miles

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

brakes squealing,advise brake inspection.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,551 miles

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

battery has poor charge advise recharge or replacement

Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,665 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jan 2013 21,665 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 19,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 12,487 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 8,649 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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HD55 DSV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HD55 DSV, 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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HD55 DSV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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