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ML56 CTV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,401 mi
Last recorded83,401 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 CTV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,401 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,774 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 77,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,132 miles

Both front top mounts slight play

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Dec 2022 71,128 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Both front top mounts slight play

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,531 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 64,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,173 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Front Lower ball joints slight play

Fail 22 Dec 2020 58,173 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Front Lower ball joints slight play

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,228 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 48,165 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 39,756 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,905 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 35,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,900 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,195 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 31,195 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,150 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 25,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,283 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,442 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 15,996 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,601 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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ML56 CTV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ML56 CTV, 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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ML56 CTV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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