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HD55 DTO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,311 mi
Last recorded48,311 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 DTO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,311 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 47,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear beam bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 46,163 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Parking permit relocated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear suspension crossmember mounting bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 44,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Dirt/lines through lettering (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Dirt/lines through lettering (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly perished/cracked - cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly perished/cracked - cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting bracket broken/rusted away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Parking permit relocated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking visible in tyre treads - no cords seen at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear suspension crossmember mounting bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,564 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,388 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,599 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2020 40,599 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,332 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 39,332 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2017 34,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,020 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 32,020 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,170 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,692 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,547 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 17,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,632 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2010 10,427 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 7,812 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 7,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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HD55 DTO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DTO, 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 DTO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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