CarVerify

Free Car Check

HG56 HXS

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,653 mi
Last recorded27,653 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 HXS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 27,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 27,211 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 26,781 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 26,781 miles

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

Nearside steerinjg rack boot twisted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 26,249 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 26,230 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,505 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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 24,485 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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 23,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 22,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,331 miles

clutch pedal high

Fail 10 Oct 2017 21,321 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

clutch pedal high

Pass 13 Oct 2016 20,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 19,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,247 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 18,243 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,407 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,389 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 13,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear o/s & n/s brakes slightly binding

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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HG56 HXS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG56 HXS, 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

How do I check the history of HG56 HXS?

You can check the full history of HG56 HXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HG56 HXS registered?

HG56 HXS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is HG56 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 HXS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG56 HXS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG56 HXS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.