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SH56 VTW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,013 mi
Last recorded123,013 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VTW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 123,013 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 123,013 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 115,308 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 30 Jan 2020 115,308 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 110,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,963 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,963 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,791 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,791 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported TAIL PIPE (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 85,680 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 83,936 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,355 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,434 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,629 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 64,629 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,761 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,268 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 34,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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SH56 VTW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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