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RE56 XHB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,992 mi
Last recorded86,992 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 XHB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 86,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 85,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,171 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 83,171 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,730 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,851 miles

all tyres are cracking in tread

bit of corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 78,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

all tyres are cracking in tread

bit of corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are cracking in tread

engine has a slight oil leak

exhaust is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,430 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar/wishbone bushings perishing

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust poor condition

steering rack damp around pinion area

Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,430 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front anti roll bar/wishbone bushings perishing

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust poor condition

steering rack damp around pinion area

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,968 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 77,968 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,464 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,463 miles

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

front wiper blades deterioated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 76,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre has a nail and perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre has a nail and perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 75,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2012 75,202 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stickers on dashboard, reflecting on screen

Fail 23 Nov 2010 61,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,099 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 XHB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RE56 XHB, 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 XHB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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