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HJ56 UZU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,023 mi
Last recorded98,023 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 UZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2018 98,023 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER DOOR SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER DOOR SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 92,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,778 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SCORED

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,952 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,943 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,443 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,319 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 43,319 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,617 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 35,617 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,282 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,393 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 UZU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ56 UZU, 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 UZU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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