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PN56 TJV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,690 mi
Last recorded47,690 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 TJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 47,690 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Fail 6 Jan 2026 47,690 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 15 Jan 2025 45,812 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 12 Jan 2024 44,597 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 43,274 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,340 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 30,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 26,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 18,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 17,191 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 17,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 16,159 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 15,132 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 15,132 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 14,014 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 12,080 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 12,080 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 11,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 10,473 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 10,473 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 8,869 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 7,100 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 TJV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PN56 TJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN56 TJV registered?

PN56 TJV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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The MOT history for PN56 TJV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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