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EX55 VUY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,079 mi
Last recorded73,079 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VUY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,079 miles

Front both McPherson strut Top bush or bearing has slightly wear or free play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,819 miles

Front both McPherson strut Top bush or bearing has slightly wear or free play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 76,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both McPherson strut Top bush or bearing has slightly wear or free play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,574 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 54,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 54,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery flat.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,237 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,469 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,314 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,751 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 35,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2013 25,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,389 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 15,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 8,981 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 6,383 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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EX55 VUY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EX55 VUY, 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 EX55 VUY registered?

EX55 VUY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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The MOT history for EX55 VUY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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