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FH55 HKW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,305 mi
Last recorded77,305 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 HKW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 77,305 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 77,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 66,857 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 66,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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Pass 16 May 2017 62,105 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 15 May 2017 62,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,626 miles

Offside front tyre perishing and cracking. Also wearing thin on inside edge

Rear tyres perishing and cracking through tread

Sump corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre perishing and cracking. Also wearing thin on inside edge

Rear tyres perishing and cracking through tread

Rear wiper split

Sump corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,539 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,493 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,278 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,304 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 43,063 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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,460 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FH55 HKW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FH55 HKW, 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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FH55 HKW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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