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HG06 PLN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,317 mi
Last recorded72,317 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 PLN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 72,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 72,318 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Front lamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 70,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,627 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 67,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,804 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,785 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 55,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 22 Jan 2020 55,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 51,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 48,072 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,941 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 38,941 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes out when brake applied (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,724 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,828 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 20,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 20,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,176 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 12,422 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,879 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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HG06 PLN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 HG06 PLN, 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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HG06 PLN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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