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AP55 DRO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,601 mi
Last recorded39,601 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DRO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 39,528 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 37,411 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight slightly insecure

Fail 22 May 2023 37,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight slightly insecure

Pass 19 May 2022 34,923 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 34,908 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brakes lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working with side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 32,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 14 May 2021 32,515 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,814 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 24,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,896 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 20,519 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,346 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 18,094 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 17,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,038 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 11,835 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 8,744 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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AP55 DRO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP55 DRO, 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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AP55 DRO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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