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SC56 GJJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,501 mi
Last recorded80,501 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 GJJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,501 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 80,496 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,560 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 62,554 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 47,073 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 47,007 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,996 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 41,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,385 miles

front exhaust joint corroded

n/s rear tyre starting to crack in treads

o/s rear tyre starting to get low in tread waring on outer and deteriorated in sidewalls

slight bind o/s rear hub

Fail 15 Dec 2015 37,385 miles

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

front exhaust joint corroded

n/s rear tyre starting to crack in treads

o/s rear tyre starting to get low in tread waring on outer and deteriorated in sidewalls

slight bind o/s rear hub

Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,873 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads and o/s rear badly cracking in wall

slight bind and noise from n/s rear hub

Fail 2 Dec 2014 31,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking in treads and o/s rear badly cracking in wall

front wiper blades poor

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge strong advise

slight bind and noise from n/s rear hub

Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,486 miles

n/s front tyre scrubbed in outer wall

o/s front tyre cut in outer wall

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 17 Dec 2012 23,731 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Dec 2011 19,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

noise from rear brakes

slight damage to nearside rear inner rim

Pass 12 Dec 2011 19,821 miles

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

noise from rear brakes

slight damage to nearside rear inner rim

Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,576 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracking in outer wall and inner wheel rim damaged and buckled

Pass 18 Dec 2009 11,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

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 GJJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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