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FG06 XPV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,298 mi
Last recorded76,298 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XPV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,899 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 71,899 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 66,812 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,580 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 58,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,254 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 46,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,593 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 39,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,216 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,542 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 19,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,619 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,749 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 12,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 11,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight damage on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight damage on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

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 XPV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG06 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

FG06 XPV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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