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VE56 EEB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,601 mi
Last recorded100,601 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 EEB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 100,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 99,642 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 99,611 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,229 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 98,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,353 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 95,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 95,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 93,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,744 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 91,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 81,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 81,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,383 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 59,294 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 59,072 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,743 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,921 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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VE56 EEB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VE56 EEB, 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 VE56 EEB registered?

VE56 EEB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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