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AO56 FJU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,352 mi
Last recorded55,352 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 55,352 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 53,963 miles

Nearside Front (bottom suspension arm very rusty)

Fail 30 Aug 2024 53,950 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed al along (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom arm very rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy weak (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,845 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 48,832 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,757 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,658 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,376 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 38,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,386 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,245 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 26,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,906 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 23,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,461 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,646 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 17,646 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,948 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 24 Sep 2009 11,415 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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AO56 FJU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO56 FJU, 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 AO56 FJU registered?

AO56 FJU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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