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FD55 OGS

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 OGS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,288 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 84,288 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,873 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,441 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 73,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,459 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 63,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,495 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 56,492 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear osr shocker fitted up side down

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,315 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 50,305 miles

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

Exhaust back box rear hanger snapped but exhaust system still supported

Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,267 miles

exhaust front has slight leak of gases

Fail 6 Jan 2015 43,260 miles

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

exhaust front has slight leak of gases

Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,428 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 38,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 30,549 miles

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

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

osf abs ring snaped

Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,549 miles

osf abs ring snaped

Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,475 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper slightly smearing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 21,475 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 16,243 miles

F/PADS LOW - O/S/F + N/S/F TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Jan 2009 12,942 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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FD55 OGS 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 59.1%.

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 FD55 OGS, 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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FD55 OGS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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