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FP55 SKJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

65,076 mi
Last recorded65,076 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 SKJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,076 miles

EML on

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 65,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 60,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sometimes (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.2b)

eml on

fuel tank strap corroded

various body damage

Fail 26 Aug 2015 60,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sometimes (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.2b)

eml on

fuel tank strap corroded

various body damage

Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,122 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Aug 2014 54,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,619 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Aug 2013 48,619 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,462 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 42,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 37,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre approaching limit on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,324 miles

n/s/r tyre approaching limit on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 31,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,953 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 24,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,666 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 18,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FP55 SKJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 FP55 SKJ, 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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FP55 SKJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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