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DE06 XVX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,362 mi
Last recorded35,362 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 XVX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 35,362 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 32,201 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2024 32,200 miles

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

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

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

bind on osf wheel

Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 28,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 28,035 miles

Fuel filter near tank corroded

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush splitting ()

Pass 29 May 2021 24,368 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mount worn lower rear ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 20,056 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 17,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 12,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 12,127 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2016 11,659 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 11,225 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 11,225 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 10,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 9,991 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 8,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 7,397 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,591 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,338 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 3,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front wipers smeering screen

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 XVX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DE06 XVX, 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 XVX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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The MOT history for DE06 XVX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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