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BK06 SWX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,838 mi
Last recorded12,838 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 SWX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 12,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 12,823 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 12,823 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 12,710 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 12,595 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 12,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 12,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,891 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 11,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,046 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 9,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 8,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,354 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 7,353 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 7,350 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 6,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 5,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 4,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 3,436 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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BK06 SWX 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 90%.

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 BK06 SWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK06 SWX registered?

BK06 SWX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is BK06 SWX safe to buy?

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