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FV06 VFW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,594 mi
Last recorded19,594 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 VFW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 19,594 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 19,594 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 9,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged target split (1.6 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 9,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 9,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of outer sill (center) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 9,433 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 9,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 8,972 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 8,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 8,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 8,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 7,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 7,340 miles

Engine oil cap missing

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 6,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 6,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 5,451 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 3,779 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 2,828 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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FV06 VFW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV06 VFW, 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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What year was FV06 VFW registered?

FV06 VFW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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