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FE06 EAK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,059 mi
Last recorded55,059 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 EAK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 54,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush cracked in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 51,291 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,074 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 51,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,942 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,268 miles

Front exhaust mounting

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,414 miles

Front exhaust mountng

Nearside Front wiper blade

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,802 miles

Front exhaust mount

exhaust corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust mount

exhaust corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,768 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 29,768 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,575 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,202 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 16,202 miles

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

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

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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FE06 EAK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE06 EAK, 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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FE06 EAK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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