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PX56 DXZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,886 mi
Last recorded84,886 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 DXZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,417 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 75,987 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outside sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,671 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,877 miles

exhaust system corroded in areas

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak from engine area

slight oil misting from steering rack area

Fail 28 Sep 2015 58,876 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted nearside rear sill area (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded in areas

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak from engine area

slight oil misting from steering rack area

Fail 23 Sep 2015 58,814 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

egine oil leek

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,748 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 50,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,682 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 26,669 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,669 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,066 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 DXZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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