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DE06 PMX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

75,145 mi
Last recorded75,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 PMX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 75,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill along its length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill along its length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens also deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill along its length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill along its length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens also deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer wing panel has corrosion present

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under drivers seat (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band has worn unevenly

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

The front fog lamps are inoperative

Pass 12 Jul 2024 71,393 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 71,393 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,729 miles

The nearside front suspension ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2023 68,729 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

The nearside front suspension ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,084 miles

The auxillary drive belt is cracked/deteriorated

The nearside front suspension lower ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2022 66,084 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

The auxillary drive belt is cracked/deteriorated

The nearside front suspension lower ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2021 62,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp internally contaminated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 62,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp internally contaminated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 60,850 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 60,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,151 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,971 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Pick up ring corroded (3.4.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 51,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Pick up ring corroded (3.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 45,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,172 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 45,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

nearside rear brake and side lights dim

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,272 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 43,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,125 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 36,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 28,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,786 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,841 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 14,841 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,369 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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DE06 PMX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 DE06 PMX, 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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DE06 PMX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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