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FV55 PCF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,794 mi
Last recorded59,794 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 PCF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,794 miles

All wheel arches slight damage/rust

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 59,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,386 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to codes inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 44,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 44,239 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 40,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,128 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 37,128 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,293 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 35,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 33,837 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 32,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,700 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,253 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,214 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,879 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,817 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 9,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 5,378 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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FV55 PCF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV55 PCF, 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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FV55 PCF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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