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AU06 XMX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,065 mi
Last recorded54,065 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 XMX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 54,065 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,491 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 49,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 44,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,522 miles

Nearside Rear perished on sidewalls

Fail 31 Mar 2017 35,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear perished on sidewalls

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,355 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,355 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 26,361 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,361 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,355 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 25,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,104 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 24,104 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,529 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,584 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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AU06 XMX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU06 XMX, 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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AU06 XMX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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