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MA56 ZLN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

50,805 mi
Last recorded50,805 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 ZLN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 50,805 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 50,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 46,010 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 46,010 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 45,269 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill holed but not within prescribed area

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 45,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING SPLIT (1.6 (e))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill holed but not within prescribed area

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 44,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 44,470 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,649 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 43,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on first box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill front centre and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill centre and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear axle bushes slight play

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 42,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn either ball joint or hub warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear axle bushes slight play

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,203 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 40,203 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,152 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 38,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,581 miles

engine management light on

exhaust back box bracket corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 35,581 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stay on when side lights switched on (1.2.1f)

dash illuminates when brake pressed

engine management light on

exhaust back box bracket corroded

side lights come on when brake pressed

Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,301 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 32,301 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,471 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 19,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,709 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,037 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,281 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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MA56 ZLN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 MA56 ZLN, 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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MA56 ZLN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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