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RE56 HVJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,848 mi
Last recorded67,848 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 67,848 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,867 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 63,867 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 63,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,626 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 62,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp has moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp posion lamp affecting stop lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,771 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 60,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,238 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,175 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,866 miles

nearside front brake binding

offside and nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

poor beam image nearside headlamp

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,417 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,981 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,724 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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RE56 HVJ 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 72.7%.

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 RE56 HVJ, 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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RE56 HVJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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