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SH56 VNJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,397 mi
Last recorded33,397 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 33,397 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 33,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,437 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 31,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,188 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 29,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 26,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked round the tread

Offside Front tyre cracked round tread

Fail 17 Dec 2015 26,498 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheels arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracked round the tread

Offside Front tyre cracked round tread

Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 22,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front section exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Dec 2012 20,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,644 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 18,644 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,712 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 11,799 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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SH56 VNJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SH56 VNJ, 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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SH56 VNJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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