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HG56 XKU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,930 mi
Last recorded80,930 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 XKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,930 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 80,930 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,161 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 61,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,890 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 36,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,872 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 30,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,310 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 25,310 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,859 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,771 miles

both front wiper blades split

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear brake binding

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 12 Jul 2010 15,878 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 15,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 XKU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

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

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