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BF56 OGU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,554 mi
Last recorded42,554 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 OGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,554 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 31,401 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES LOW OR IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 31,398 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

ALL FOUR TYRES LOW OR IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 24,684 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 24,617 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (3.4.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR BRAKES SCREAMING DURING RBT

Pass 7 Nov 2016 18,852 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)

o/s/f and n/s/f A.B.S reluctors have rust/corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2016 18,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

o/s/f and n/s/f A.B.S reluctors have rust/corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,784 miles

both front tyres have rubber surface cracks

Pass 21 Nov 2014 15,796 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake fade and gain a little slow

Fail 20 Nov 2014 15,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake fade and gain a little slow

Fail 4 Nov 2014 15,733 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in offside rear tyre

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,241 miles

both front tyres have some surface rubber cracks

both rear shock absorbers are greasy

both rear tyres have some tread wear and rubber surface cracks

o/s/r brake gain and fade slight slower then n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,598 miles

both rear tyres have some edge wear

o/s/r brake slight bind, noticed when in jacked position

Pass 15 Nov 2011 10,878 miles

o/s/f tyre has some edge wear

Pass 22 Nov 2010 8,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 7,437 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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BF56 OGU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 BF56 OGU, 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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BF56 OGU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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