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DF55 BXV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,981 mi
Last recorded69,981 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 BXV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 69,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 64,460 miles

fuel filter corroded

Nearside headlamp glass misted

rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection on adult seat

recommended to customer to rectify advisory items

Pass 13 May 2017 58,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has deep cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper worn

both aux belts cracking

fuel filter corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

tyres different size front and rear

Fail 13 May 2017 58,356 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has deep cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper worn

both aux belts cracking

fuel filter corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

tyres different size front and rear

Pass 14 May 2016 52,782 miles

BOTH wipers starting to smear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front num plate cracked

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 May 2016 52,782 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

BOTH wipers starting to smear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front num plate cracked

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 May 2015 46,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 46,115 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 40,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,009 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,478 miles

engine management light illuminating on dashboard

Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,592 miles

unable to check nsr and centre seat belts due to child seats

Pass 30 Jan 2010 18,434 miles

baby seat fitted to nsr seat could not check seat belt

Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,824 miles

Baby seats on rear seats-seat belts not checked

N/S/F tyre has run flat damage & is near bald on inner edge

O/S/F tyre is near bald on inner edge

Play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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DF55 BXV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF55 BXV, 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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DF55 BXV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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