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NG56 UJR

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

89,922 mi
Last recorded89,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 UJR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,922 miles

Offside front brake lagging behind Nearside

Offside outer sill weak

Pass 14 Jan 2025 87,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 87,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,810 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 83,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,065 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 74,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 74,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,938 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 69,884 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from middle pipe and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements discolored (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 65,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,326 miles

Exhaust mounting defective snapped off front flexy and webbing split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 61,326 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective snapped off front flexy and webbing split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 61,040 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel possible 1st stage of master cylinder? invedstigate and rectify (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexy webbing split also bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,938 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 55,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,675 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 50,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,505 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,882 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,964 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 37,964 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,858 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 27,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,021 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 21,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 17,120 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 UJR is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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