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ML56 CUG

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,983 mi
Last recorded80,983 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 CUG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 80,983 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 80,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 76,425 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED SILLS CORRODED

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 76,425 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED SILLS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 74,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 74,181 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 71,203 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 71,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 68,230 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,641 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in enginemount

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 52,569 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 52,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 45,145 miles

Advise. rear exhaust back box hanger broken off box, and front pipe hanger broken off pipe

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,592 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyre cracking down outer tread pattern.

Steering rack gaiters look damp.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,592 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

OSR tyre cracking down outer tread pattern.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering rack gaiters look damp.

Pass 3 May 2013 37,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 26,149 miles

Misting on P/S rack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2010 19,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 19,542 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CUG is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc 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 CUG, 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 CUG is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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