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SH56 VTZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,263 mi
Last recorded75,263 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VTZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,263 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

both outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 4 Dec 2017 75,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at front (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

both outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,387 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,468 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 10 Dec 2015 63,468 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,069 miles

sump slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,025 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,716 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 42,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,962 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 28,694 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 28,694 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,346 miles

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

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 VTZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VTZ, 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 SH56 VTZ registered?

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

Is SH56 VTZ safe to buy?

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