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FL06 AVU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,207 mi
Last recorded68,207 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 AVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2024 68,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front spring saddles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 65,629 miles

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,143 miles

Both rear outer brake pipes covered in grease

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear sill corroded + rear subframe corroded

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 63,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear outer brake pipes covered in grease

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear sill corroded + rear subframe corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 61,314 miles

Both rear corner brake pipes greased / suspect corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brakes slight bind + imbalance

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 61,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery terminals loose

Both rear corner brake pipes greased / suspect corroded

Front brakes slight imbalance

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, bald outer edge + outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brakes slight bind + imbalance

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,343 miles

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

Front brakes slight imbalance

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front brakes slight bind, discs overheated, pads wearing low

Rear brake pipes greased / slightly corroded

Wipers smearing

Fail 24 Mar 2020 59,343 miles

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

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

Front brakes slight imbalance

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front brakes slight bind, discs overheated, pads wearing low

Rear brake pipes greased / slightly corroded

Wipers smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,668 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside mirror loose

Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside mirror loose

Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,804 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front tyre cracked inner / outer sidewalls

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 54,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum leak, suspect wheel cylinder popped (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front tyre cracked inner / outer sidewalls

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,168 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 54,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,110 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 49,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2015 43,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,180 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,565 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 29,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,971 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 15,971 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 8,684 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,684 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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FL06 AVU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FL06 AVU, 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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FL06 AVU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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