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VX56 BXB

2006 Chevrolet Colorado

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

191,792 mi
Last recorded191,792 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado110,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 BXB
MakeChevrolet
ModelColorado
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 191,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 191,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 183,078 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 183,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting By fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis cross member above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 174,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 167,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 167,700 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 158,985 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 158,985 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 150,705 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 150,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 142,665 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 142,665 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 133,941 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 133,941 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 127,519 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 118,868 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 118,868 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 108,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 97,652 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,770 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 82,118 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,970 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,370 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 48,302 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,420 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Colorado?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,898
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 31
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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VX56 BXB is a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 110,228 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 Colorado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX56 BXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX56 BXB is a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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