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BG55 UZS

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,985 mi
Last recorded65,985 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,985 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 65,985 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,112 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 61,112 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,924 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 57,924 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 49,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 49,134 miles

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,925 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,764 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,642 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,115 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 36,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,181 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 33,181 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,118 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 27,117 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,796 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,980 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,762 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,625 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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BG55 UZS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG55 UZS, 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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What year was BG55 UZS registered?

BG55 UZS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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