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PJ56 LZE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,875 mi
Last recorded50,875 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 LZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,875 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 50,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,008 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 45,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,384 miles

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

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

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

advise front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Oct 2019 39,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

advise front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,425 miles

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))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 26,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,322 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 21,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf & os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 21,281 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf & os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 19,725 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 18,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 18,312 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 16,348 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 14,341 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 12,049 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 9,399 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 9,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 6,812 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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PJ56 LZE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ56 LZE, 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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PJ56 LZE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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