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FV06 ZLX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,339 mi
Last recorded59,339 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 ZLX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,339 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central and front (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 59,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective central and front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,691 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,336 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,949 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,234 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 29,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 27,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 24,440 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,714 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 ZLX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

FV06 ZLX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 ZLX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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