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MC55 GNO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,648 mi
Last recorded66,648 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 GNO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 56,913 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,590 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 51,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,761 miles

Advanced corrosion to nearside rear and offside front wheel arches ,only just passed test.Recommend a repair

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch ,both body sills,most of front and rear suspension,exhaust system,offside fuel tank strap.

Offside Front wiper blade split

Poor welded repairs to both outer body sills ,unable fully check due to coverings

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 45,749 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Catch missing ! (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Advanced corrosion to nearside rear and offside front wheel arches ,only just passed test.Recommend a repair

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch ,both body sills,most of front and rear suspension,exhaust system,offside fuel tank strap.

Poor welded repairs to both outer body sills ,unable fully check due to coverings

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,112 miles

Front exhaust bracket is deteriorated

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,762 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 40,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,130 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 38,130 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 37,652 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill axle mountain (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill axle mountain (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,900 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 31,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure across tred (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,067 miles

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,539 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,845 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 17,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,344 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,211 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,544 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 10,404 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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MC55 GNO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc 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 MC55 GNO, 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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MC55 GNO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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