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BJ06 GYZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,586 mi
Last recorded64,586 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 GYZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective After-flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both sides) Top bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 64,432 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective seized on open-position (3.1 (c))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective After-flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both sides) Top bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 60,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,377 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 46,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 46,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,851 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,963 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,479 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 8,482 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 5,600 miles

nearside rear brake appears to require adjustment

Fail 30 Mar 2010 5,600 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake appears to require adjustment

Pass 17 Mar 2009 4,468 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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BJ06 GYZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc 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 BJ06 GYZ, 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 GYZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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