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NL56 MFY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,022 mi
Last recorded68,022 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 MFY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,022 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 66,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,641 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 62,066 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 62,066 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 59,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2021 59,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2020 57,400 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 57,399 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,370 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 55,370 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,992 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 46,992 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,552 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,063 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,200 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 32,200 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,754 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 19,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 10,980 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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NL56 MFY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL56 MFY, 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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What year was NL56 MFY registered?

NL56 MFY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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