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EF06 HWG

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 HWG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 80,791 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 70,231 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Nearside Rear light lens cracked and fill with water

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2021 70,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Nearside Rear light lens cracked and fill with water

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 64,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,317 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 51,227 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,664 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,742 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2016 43,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,922 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,760 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,760 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 32,689 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 28,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2012 28,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,132 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,655 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,188 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 15,188 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut and deteriorated

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 HWG is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWG, 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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What year was EF06 HWG registered?

EF06 HWG is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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