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OV56 LNY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,987 mi
Last recorded61,987 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LNY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 61,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 56,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 56,204 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached offside and nearside rollbar cotter pins missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower balljoint recommend locking nut or locking washer

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 52,259 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 52,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,292 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 48,292 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 43,729 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 43,729 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 38,802 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 38,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 35,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 33,275 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 155/65/13

Fail 4 Dec 2017 30,881 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel brake binding to excess (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 155/65/13

Pass 5 Dec 2016 28,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,470 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 22,417 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 19,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 15,577 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 8,289 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 7,977 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 7,281 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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OV56 LNY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OV56 LNY, 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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OV56 LNY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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