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PX56 DXU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 DXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 72,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel inner rim buckled

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,496 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 72,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking petrol filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 72,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre surface cut does not reach cords

boot full of personal items unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 64,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 55,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,303 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,191 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,375 miles

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 7 Dec 2010 23,177 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 23,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket detatched but system still secure

Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,000 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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PX56 DXU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PX56 DXU, 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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What year was PX56 DXU registered?

PX56 DXU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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