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FG06 XPJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,911 mi
Last recorded29,911 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XPJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 29,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 29,811 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 29,647 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 29,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 29,498 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,192 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,545 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 27,746 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 26,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,732 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 26,731 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,515 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 26,513 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are slightly stiff

Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,206 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 20,777 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 20,775 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,121 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 16,121 miles

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

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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FG06 XPJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FG06 XPJ, 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 FG06 XPJ registered?

FG06 XPJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FG06 XPJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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