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BV06 GYZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,239 mi
Last recorded37,239 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 GYZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,862 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,881 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,837 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 20,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 11,597 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 11,597 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,213 miles

both front tyres getting low

rear blade split

slight obstruction to view from items on rear view mirror

Fail 23 Mar 2009 9,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres getting low

rear blade split

slight obstruction to view from items on rear view mirror

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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BV06 GYZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BV06 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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What year was BV06 GYZ registered?

BV06 GYZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BV06 GYZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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