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AP55 DTF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,290 mi
Last recorded44,290 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DTF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 44,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 44,290 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,855 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,279 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 37,279 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,689 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,861 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking around edge of tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 29,859 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Advise nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking around edge of tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,922 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,410 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 20,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 20,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 17,663 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 17,663 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 13,420 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 13,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 11,075 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 DTF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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