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SM56 DRX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,030 mi
Last recorded52,030 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 DRX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 52,030 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.3.3 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank support straps corroded

sump corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,384 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,862 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 41,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank insecure strap has poor repair/corroded (7.2.1)

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 low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,356 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,405 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,398 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 27,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,350 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 24,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,335 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 14,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 12,874 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advisory both front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,874 miles

advisory both front tyres feathered on edges

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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SM56 DRX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM56 DRX, 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 SM56 DRX registered?

SM56 DRX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is SM56 DRX safe to buy?

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