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SC56 GJF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,618 mi
Last recorded48,618 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 GJF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,618 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 48,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 44,608 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,895 miles

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

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,715 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 28,715 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 28,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 25,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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SC56 GJF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SC56 GJF, 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 SC56 GJF registered?

SC56 GJF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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The MOT history for SC56 GJF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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