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HV56 GYX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,566 mi
Last recorded64,566 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 GYX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 62,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 58,789 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 58,771 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre. Cracked but not to the cord/ply. 155/65/13

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,588 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,584 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 53,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,203 miles

Both outer body sills are corroding at rear

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,586 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 41,586 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake very slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,237 miles

Light binding on near side & off side rear wheels

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,651 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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HV56 GYX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV56 GYX, 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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What year was HV56 GYX registered?

HV56 GYX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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