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OU55 GHX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,867 mi
Last recorded64,867 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 GHX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,867 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 62,607 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 52,138 miles

Slight play from both inner steering tie rod ball joints

Pass 24 Jan 2019 47,234 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 39,370 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,796 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 24,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 23,008 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 23,008 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 20,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,713 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 18,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 16,335 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,221 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 12,187 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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OU55 GHX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OU55 GHX, 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 OU55 GHX registered?

OU55 GHX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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