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BJ06 GYP

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,996 mi
Last recorded56,996 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 GYP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,702 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 49,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,929 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 47,929 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change now 15/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,603 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre has slight warp on tread would advise change

power steering pump drive belt starting to deteriate would advise change

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,617 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,840 miles

power steering belt worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,314 miles

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

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

power steering drive belt slight fraying

Pass 31 Mar 2010 15,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,389 miles

fan belt fradded

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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BJ06 GYP is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ06 GYP, 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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BJ06 GYP is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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