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BJ56 FWY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 FWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,479 miles

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

exhaust corroded and weak

oil leaks

suspension bushs and components weak and perrished

Fail 22 Jul 2019 70,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded and weak

oil leaks

suspension bushs and components weak and perrished

Fail 5 Jul 2019 70,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

suspension bushs weak and perrished

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,275 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,448 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,545 miles

1. windscreen has slight damage use of worn wiper blades. 2, rear brakes slight binding

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,390 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Windscreen has slight damage from use of a worn wiper blade.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,211 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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BJ56 FWY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ56 FWY, 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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BJ56 FWY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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