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VU56 XSD

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,088 mi
Last recorded37,088 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XSD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 37,088 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner and outer wing arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread channels + damaged outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake high up ( needs adjustment)

Rear Both sides inner and outer wing arch corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 37,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner and outer wing arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread channels + damaged outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake high up ( needs adjustment)

Rear Both sides inner and outer wing arch corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 32,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,830 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 29,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,798 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 23,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,652 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 19,652 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,782 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,638 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 15,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 12,905 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 9,843 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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VU56 XSD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc 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 VU56 XSD, 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 VU56 XSD registered?

VU56 XSD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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