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RO56 LTJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,077 mi
Last recorded25,077 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 LTJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 25,077 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 25,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 24,214 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 24,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 23,406 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 22,627 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 21,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 21,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 20,636 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 19,887 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 18,825 miles

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

both rear tyres tread perishing 155/65/13

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 17,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 16,072 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 16,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 13,486 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 11,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 10,353 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 8,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 7,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 5,763 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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RO56 LTJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RO56 LTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO56 LTJ registered?

RO56 LTJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is RO56 LTJ safe to buy?

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