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SM56 FZH

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,216 mi
Last recorded100,216 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FZH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 100,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,459 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit x 2 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 90,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit x 2 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 84,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,324 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 76,291 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,036 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm bush is perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,454 miles

Both rear brake pipes and front to rears are slightly corroded

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 69,453 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Both rear brake pipes and front to rears are slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine oil dirty.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 64,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light on.

engine oil dirty.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 60,892 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 60,892 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,860 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 37,423 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 37,423 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,109 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,112 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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SM56 FZH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FZH, 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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SM56 FZH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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