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SH56 VUC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,162 mi
Last recorded81,162 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VUC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 81,162 miles

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,261 miles

Front struts rusty rear inner sills and outer sills rusty

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 79,261 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both osf nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Front struts rusty rear inner sills and outer sills rusty

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,233 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody and suspension components covered in underseal, offside sill and rear inner wheel arch weak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,661 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 76,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Middle sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed in middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspeshion componets rusty floor and chassis rusty two

Pass 30 May 2019 73,831 miles

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

all suspenshion components rusty

both rear outer sills osr nsr weak /rusty

Pass 11 May 2018 67,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 62,759 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 62,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 55,610 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2015 48,075 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 48,008 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 41,487 miles

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

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

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 15 May 2013 36,120 miles

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

exhaust mount fractured

Fail 14 May 2013 36,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust mount fractured

Pass 5 May 2012 30,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 16,995 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear seat belt damaged

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 15 May 2009 9,347 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 VUC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH56 VUC, 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 VUC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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