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LX56 WUE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

58,422 mi
Last recorded58,422 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 WUE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 58,422 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 58,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi and hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 55,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

air filter box pipe split

both front headlamps poor beam images

corrosion to nearside front wing

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

offside front shock absorber corroding

offside front tyre worn SMOOTH inner edge and tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 11 Oct 2024 55,641 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front headlamps poor beam images

corrosion to nearside front wing

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

offside front shock absorber corroding

offside front tyre worn SMOOTH inner edge and tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2023 54,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamps poor beam images

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

offside front shock absorber corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 28 Sep 2023 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing jagged edge due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamps poor beam images

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

offside front shock absorber corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamps poor beam images

corrosion to offside front shock absorber

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

oil filter weeping

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 22 Sep 2022 53,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamps poor beam images

corrosion to offside front shock absorber

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

oil filter weeping

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,908 miles

air pipe under bonnet split

corrosion to nearside front lower suspension arm

front exhaust flexi deteriorating and front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 23 Sep 2021 51,908 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

air pipe under bonnet split

corrosion to nearside front lower suspension arm

front exhaust flexi deteriorating and front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 6 Sep 2021 51,897 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside corrosion to lower arm

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

air pipe split

front flexi pipe split and bracket broken

Pass 12 Sep 2020 50,590 miles

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 3 Sep 2020 50,571 miles

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

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,223 miles

air filter box pipe split

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 28 Aug 2019 49,223 miles

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

air filter box pipe split

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2018 45,846 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 45,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,206 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 2 Sep 2017 40,107 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 10 Sep 2016 35,084 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,954 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 10,098 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 100,098 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 7,371 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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LX56 WUE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LX56 WUE, 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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LX56 WUE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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