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PN56 THU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

54,206 mi
Last recorded54,206 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 THU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 54,206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 51,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,048 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 46,988 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,950 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 42,925 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 40,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 37,328 miles

General underside corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,590 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 27,124 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 26 May 2016 27,124 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working when side lights on (1.2.1b)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 15 May 2015 23,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S Rear tyre is wearing around its outer tread and has a Nail in.

front number plate is cracked over a character.

Fail 15 May 2015 23,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S Rear tyre is wearing around its outer tread and has a Nail in.

front number plate is cracked over a character.

Pass 14 May 2014 20,724 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 20,724 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 16,831 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 16,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,369 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,162 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 10,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,907 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 8,907 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,280 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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PN56 THU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PN56 THU, 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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PN56 THU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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