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FD06 VFA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,428 mi
Last recorded68,428 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 VFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 68,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2023 55,070 miles

Offside Outer sill heavily coated in underseal

Fail 29 Nov 2022 54,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end, (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front splash guard partly broken partly insecure,

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 54,636 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill in 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

sump corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,187 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 53,187 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,737 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 46,737 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,674 miles

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

Nearside Front splash guard broken & partly insecure,

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake near end of adjustment,

Fail 16 Sep 2019 42,674 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front splash guard broken & partly insecure,

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake near end of adjustment,

Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,450 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe mounting corroded and missing

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting braket corroded and insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2018 36,448 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp unit broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust flexi pipe mounting corroded and missing

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting braket corroded and insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2017 32,221 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front exhaust bracket missing,

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 32,221 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front exhaust bracket missing,

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2016 29,111 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,190 miles

advise - nearside front wheel bearing beginning to get little noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,933 miles

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,557 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 12,834 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 11,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 10,323 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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FD06 VFA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD06 VFA, 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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FD06 VFA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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