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EF06 EFK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,222 mi
Last recorded46,222 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 EFK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 46,222 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no visible pattern. lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge ON MINIMUM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,107 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

coolant bottle cap slightly leaking

throttle anti slip pad missing

Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,824 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

o/s & n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Fail 13 Sep 2018 42,824 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

o/s & n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,806 miles

CLUTCH BITE POINT HIGH

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 22 Jul 2016 36,806 miles

CLUTCH BITE POINT HIGH

EML LIGHT ON

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,866 miles

E.M.L on

Exhaust bracket broken but system still adaquetley supported

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,097 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished & cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,316 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2013 28,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 22,829 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 22,828 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 26 May 2010 20,189 miles

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

both side rear tyre walls perished

Pass 16 May 2009 15,432 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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EF06 EFK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF06 EFK, 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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EF06 EFK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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