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EK06 DXL

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,434 mi
Last recorded31,434 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 DXL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 31,434 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective polish lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting £3-400 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 31,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 30,348 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 30,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 29,644 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,878 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 28,271 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 28,254 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 27,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 73t (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 27,640 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 73t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 26,939 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 26,930 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner both front tyres worn on inner edge o s f tyre nick in outer wall

Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,039 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 23,862 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2013 21,647 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 21,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,352 miles

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

nsr brake binding slightly

rear tyres cracking

slight oil misting nsr shock absorber

Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,933 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 17,454 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,877 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,964 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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EK06 DXL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK06 DXL, 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 EK06 DXL registered?

EK06 DXL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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