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DU06 KTE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,079 mi
Last recorded66,079 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 KTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 66,079 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 64,067 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 64,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front split pin missing from track rod end

Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,554 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 62,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r sill outer corroded

rear heat shield lose rattling on rear exhaust

Fail 13 Dec 2021 61,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r sill outer corroded

rear heat shield lose rattling on rear exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,300 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield lose rattling on exhaust box

Fail 30 Nov 2020 54,288 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction stickers I view x 2 (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield lose rattling on exhaust box

Pass 4 Dec 2019 48,130 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 48,130 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged RELUCTOR RING DAMAGED/CORRODED (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,696 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 41,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,036 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 34,961 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,425 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 27,425 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,667 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,294 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside front brake binding

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,530 miles

slight scuffing on nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 22 Jul 2011 11,530 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight scuffing on nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,535 miles

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

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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DU06 KTE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU06 KTE, 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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DU06 KTE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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