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RJ56 ETD

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 ETD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 71,699 miles

Emissions not tested major blow exhaust, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet several in several places, (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust missing,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 66,853 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 58,816 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2017 57,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

front + rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,079 miles

Front oil leak from sump

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,071 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,954 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 6,256 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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RJ56 ETD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ56 ETD, 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 RJ56 ETD registered?

RJ56 ETD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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