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EJ06 PVN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,083 mi
Last recorded69,083 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 PVN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2024 69,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 62,637 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 62,637 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,489 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 52,484 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 46,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,069 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 43,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,082 miles

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

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

both rear tyres ageing

both steering rack gaiters have slight misting of oil

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2018 34,677 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 34,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,377 miles

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

Fail 22 Feb 2017 32,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,088 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,067 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,788 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to wear bars

o/s/f brake pads close to limit

o/s/r shock starting to leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,510 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,583 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,991 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,992 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 9,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EJ06 PVN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EJ06 PVN, 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 EJ06 PVN registered?

EJ06 PVN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for EJ06 PVN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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