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BG06 VTP

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 VTP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill covered in underseal.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside Rear Outer Sill covered in underseal.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All sill's. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill covered in underseal.

Parking brake has slight travel.

Surface rust.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,021 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 51,294 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2017 51,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,764 miles

all four tyres cracking around side wall and between tread

Fail 1 Aug 2016 47,764 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres cracking around side wall and between tread

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,035 miles

eml light

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,591 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,589 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,673 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 33,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,971 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,556 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,164 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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BG06 VTP is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG06 VTP, 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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BG06 VTP is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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