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PK56 MRU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

71,805 mi
Last recorded71,805 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 MRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 71,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear position light too bright

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,139 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 68,139 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,746 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 64,746 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle hanger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,183 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 61,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,606 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 57,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front exhaust flexi damaged

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 55,018 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 55,018 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,201 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 52,201 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 48,546 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,644 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak sump pan ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 44,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak sump pan ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 39,718 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 39,717 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,649 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,096 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)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 31,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres underinflated

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,643 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,752 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 21,084 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

slight play in steering rack on offside

windscreen has a crack outside of swept area on nearside

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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PK56 MRU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PK56 MRU, 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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PK56 MRU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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