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SL56 GZY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,908 mi
Last recorded44,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 GZY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 44,905 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,731 miles

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

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

o/s/f bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,696 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,805 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,629 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 27,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 27,618 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on brake pipes to both rear flexi brake hoses

front shock absorbers corroded/corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has slight lump/bulge on inner sidewall

negative battery terminal loose

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil sump corroded/corroding

some corrosion on p.a.s pipe at pump

some/slight perishing in tread areas of both rear tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,265 miles

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on front shock absorbers

offside ball joint rubber gaitor split

small stonechip in windscreen

some/slight corrosion on fuel tank strap and oil sump

some/slight corrosion on rear coil springs

some/slight damage to radiator fins

very slight perishing intread area of rear tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2010 23,210 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,856 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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SL56 GZY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL56 GZY, 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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SL56 GZY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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