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DU06 VEY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

58,213 mi
Last recorded58,213 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 VEY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,213 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 58,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 56,056 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 56,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 53,867 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and split to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 51,481 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 51,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,225 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - rubber split and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,961 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR BUSH IN POOR CONDITION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT AT END (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR BUSH IN POOR CONDITION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 48,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BUSH SPLIT IN LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BUSH SPLIT IN LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT AT END (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,539 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 48,514 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 47,579 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,131 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,319 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 44,319 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,520 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 32,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,621 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 30,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,745 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,912 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,892 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,798 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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DU06 VEY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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