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FT06 BWM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,017 mi
Last recorded94,017 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 BWM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 94,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 94,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65R13.73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, 155/65R13.73T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,769 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 89,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,374 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,206 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 80,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,370 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,370 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine light on

slight play in o/s steering rack end

v long h/brake travel

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 61,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,694 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,354 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,697 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2009 30,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,164 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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FT06 BWM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FT06 BWM, 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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FT06 BWM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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