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HG56 TZO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,629 mi
Last recorded125,629 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 TZO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 125,629 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear some body damage,but does not meet fail critera

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 125,613 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear some body damage,but does not meet fail critera

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,591 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 104,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,498 miles

All ball joint dust covers cracked

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 92,498 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All ball joint dust covers cracked

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,588 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

welded repair to vehicles nearside outer sill

Fail 10 Nov 2020 89,588 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

welded repair to vehicles nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,080 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long little reserve travel

Fail 14 Nov 2019 80,080 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front ABS ring damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long little reserve travel

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,442 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front ABS ring slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long

one rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Nov 2018 72,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front ABS ring slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long

one rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front ABS ring slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 66,921 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front ABS ring slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged brake in abs ring (3.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,143 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 48,143 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,302 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flex deteriorating

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,302 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front exhaust flex deteriorating

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,307 miles

front exhaust getting rusty

rear axle tube bushes starting to break away from outer

slight damage to both rear seat belt webbing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,530 miles

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

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

Power steering noisy in operation

Fail 17 Nov 2010 28,530 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering noisy in operation

Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,244 miles

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

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

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 TZO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TZO, 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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HG56 TZO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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