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BP06 GWJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,883 mi
Last recorded55,883 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 GWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,883 miles

suspension components corroded @ rear

Fail 2 Feb 2022 55,881 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded @ rear

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,394 miles

both rear shocker bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2021 51,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shocker bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2020 46,261 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,991 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 39,986 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective center bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 39,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clutch slipping on road test

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Interior mirror missing

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,719 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Front exhaust rubber is split

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill is going rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2018 38,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front exhaust rubber is split

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill is going rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,234 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

O/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking also coming upto wear limit

Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,711 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets are going rusty

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc's are going rusty

O/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2016 34,711 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets are going rusty

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc's are going rusty

O/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,497 miles

Front abs rings are going rusty

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

Outer sidewalls of both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,868 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall is perishing.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,774 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 19,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,749 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 18,749 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,999 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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BP06 GWJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP06 GWJ, 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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BP06 GWJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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