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BL55 FVB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,624 mi
Last recorded47,624 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 FVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 47,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 45,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 43,840 miles

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 42,005 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 38,927 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,629 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside+offside rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 37,629 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside+offside rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight imbalance brake efforts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of testing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 36,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight imbalance brake efforts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of testing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 33,613 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside shoulder

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some service brake imbalance across rear axle

Fail 22 Nov 2016 29,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some service brake imbalance across rear axle

Pass 4 Nov 2015 25,685 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 15,461 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 12,663 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 10,887 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 10,841 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 8,885 miles

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 2 Jan 2009 6,611 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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BL55 FVB 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 81.8%.

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 BL55 FVB, 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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BL55 FVB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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