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HJ56 UZO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,859 mi
Last recorded98,859 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 UZO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 98,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 95,417 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 May 2024 95,417 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 May 2023 90,415 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2022 86,597 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 86,597 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 80,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 May 2020 74,459 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 74,459 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 68,232 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 68,232 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 62,494 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 62,494 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,937 miles

exhaust front pipe hanger bracket broken

o/s/f outer brake pad wearing low

Fail 3 Jul 2017 56,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust front pipe hanger bracket broken

o/s/f outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,179 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Aug 2015 45,780 miles

n/s/r close to wear bars

o/s/f a b s ring cracked

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,488 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 10 Aug 2013 32,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,575 miles

Rear brakes have slight binding

Rear seat belts have minor damage

Rear tyres worne on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,483 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,669 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,443 miles

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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HJ56 UZO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HJ56 UZO, 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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HJ56 UZO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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