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NG56 UEK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,616 mi
Last recorded92,616 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 UEK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2026 92,616 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side outer sill, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side outer sill, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake travel at mot limits

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Near side and off side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Off side head lamp lens becoming deteriorated

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 82,644 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side outer sill at centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Off side head lamp lens becoming deteriorated

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 74,781 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 74,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

offside outer sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 60,145 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 56,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,639 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on chassis and sills

cracks around nearside rear tyre

imbalance on park brake

nearside number plate light worked when tapped

offside front tyre on 3mm approx and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside number plate light worked when tapped

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on exhaust system

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2015 41,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on exhaust system

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,691 miles

bind on nearside rear brake

small cracks around offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,893 miles

cracks on offside rear tyre side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2013 34,850 miles

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

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

bracket on exhaust front pipe broken

cracks on offside rear tyre side wall

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,711 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,605 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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NG56 UEK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NG56 UEK, 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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NG56 UEK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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