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HG56 TZM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 TZM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,520 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/r and n/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 83,502 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/r and n/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 3mm 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 71,261 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 3mm 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2mm 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 59,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner section (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2mm 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,156 miles

N/S WASHER JET / N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW X PERRISHING X CRACKING

SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE OF O/S/F TYRE

Fail 6 Jan 2016 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm3mm2mm cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake binding

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,437 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 40,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Dec 2012 32,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,545 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,255 miles

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

nearside wiperblade starting to smear

Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,965 miles

coolant leak in radiator area

front brake pads look low.

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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HG56 TZM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZM, 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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What year was HG56 TZM registered?

HG56 TZM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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