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EK55 XRE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,748 mi
Last recorded110,748 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XRE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre has cracks around all around tyre tread and walls

Fail 17 Mar 2016 110,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre has cracks around all around tyre tread and walls

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,448 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN ON EDGES

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS TO OUTTER WALL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,448 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN ON EDGES

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS TO OUTTER WALL

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,733 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 86,721 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/r number plate lamp dim

Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/r number plate lamp dim

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2012 63,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,126 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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EK55 XRE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EK55 XRE, 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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EK55 XRE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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