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HG56 XKW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,173 mi
Last recorded78,173 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 XKW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 78,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

light scoring to windscreen.

Pass 17 May 2023 75,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

light scoring to windscreen.

Fail 5 May 2023 75,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

light scoring to windscreen.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 72,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 72,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,920 miles

Engine sump seriously corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm disfigured . (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components heavy corrosion.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 69,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Engine sump seriously corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm disfigured . (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components heavy corrosion.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,611 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 65,611 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,356 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 63,356 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,985 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 52,985 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,816 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,847 miles

front exhaust flexy corroded

o/s/r tyre perished on outer tyre wall

Fail 29 Oct 2013 43,847 miles

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

engine managment light on

front exhaust flexy corroded

o/s/r tyre perished on outer tyre wall

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,837 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2012 34,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,099 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,134 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XKW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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