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HK55 XLB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,510 mi
Last recorded69,510 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 XLB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2020 69,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake pedal applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,599 miles

knocking noise from nsr

Fail 24 Jan 2019 66,598 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight free play

Fail 24 Jan 2019 66,598 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,109 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,081 miles

front exhaust mount missing.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,496 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 54,418 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

both rear wheel bearings not fully checked

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all exhaust hangers heavily corroded but exhaust still supported

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,674 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,754 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,873 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 34,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,909 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs ridged

front tyres unevenly worn

high imbalance rear brakes reading 43%

offside front wheel rim dented [inner]

Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,703 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 17,855 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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HK55 XLB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 HK55 XLB, 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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HK55 XLB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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