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RE56 HVK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,485 mi
Last recorded36,485 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HVK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 36,485 miles

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

Front exhaust mount missing

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 35,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 35,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 33,414 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 33,414 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,527 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 28,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,782 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 19,782 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both rears (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,038 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 14,038 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,555 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,633 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,461 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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RE56 HVK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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