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ET55 BRX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,862 mi
Last recorded69,862 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 BRX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,862 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

headlamp/sidelamp switch worn

near side reg plate lamp dim

Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,859 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front brake discs rusty

headlamp/sidelamp switch worn

near side reg plate lamp dim

Fail 18 Feb 2019 69,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both nearside and offside rear brake hoses deteriorated

headlamp/position light switch, intermittent fault on position light setting

Pass 17 Feb 2018 65,878 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre size-155/65/13-73T

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

back box bracket broken but exhaust system is secure

both rear tyres cracking

secondary bonnet catch stiff to release

Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

back box bracket broken but exhaust system is secure

both rear tyres cracking

secondary bonnet catch stiff to release

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,946 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges.

both rear tyres badly cracking.

oil leak.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 55,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges.

both rear tyres badly cracking.

oil leak.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 50,303 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and perished.

o/s/f tyre worn very low inner edge.

o/s/r tyre cracking in the tread.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,667 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak from oil filter

Fail 26 Feb 2014 45,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust mounting corroded and fractured

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 32,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,980 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 27,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,691 miles

Both rear tyres down to wear bars

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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ET55 BRX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET55 BRX, 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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ET55 BRX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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