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CF55 VLN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,697 mi
Last recorded52,697 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 VLN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,697 miles

Central Front slight engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,705 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 46,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,270 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 44,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 41,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,663 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 37,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,373 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 32,372 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,812 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,280 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jul 2012 19,279 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,060 miles

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 17,030 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,030 miles

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,123 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 13,059 miles

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

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

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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CF55 VLN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CF55 VLN, 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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CF55 VLN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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