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FN06 RPU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,189 mi
Last recorded42,189 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 RPU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 42,189 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,924 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 37,912 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 37,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 34,308 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 34,298 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 32,350 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 32,106 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 31,462 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 31,462 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 14 Feb 2017 30,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 29,964 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 29,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high bothsides high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,062 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,371 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge strong advise to change

nearside rack end has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2009 11,039 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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FN06 RPU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc 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 FN06 RPU, 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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FN06 RPU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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