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HJI 3038

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

77,137 mi
Last recorded77,137 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJI 3038
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing stem corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 77,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin heat damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing stem corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,242 miles

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

Existing welding repairs appear ok.

Fuel filter corrroded

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

REAR axle corroded

Rear arches corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,805 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

existing welding repairs satisfactory

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,071 miles

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

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

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

existing welding repairs satisfactory

Fail 15 Dec 2022 73,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

existing welding repairs satisfactory

Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,607 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 72,607 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,965 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,244 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,954 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,078 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 56,078 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,532 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,253 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,068 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 38,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,780 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 30,780 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,983 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 18,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HJI 3038 is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HJI 3038, 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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HJI 3038 is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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