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AP55 DSU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,002 mi
Last recorded58,002 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DSU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,002 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 58,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,906 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on outer tread

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner and outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 48,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres wearing on outer tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner and outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,332 miles

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

Front front exhaust support bracket adrift from pipe but system still supported

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 2 Sep 2016 46,332 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisey (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front front exhaust support bracket adrift from pipe but system still supported

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2015

Clutch worn very high bite point

Front exhaust hanger corroded through not supporting system

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,371 miles

o/s/f tyre showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,996 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 37,996 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 35,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,157 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,352 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 29,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,679 miles

N/s/f wiper blade rubber split

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

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

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

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 DSU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DSU, 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 DSU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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