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FV55 VFN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,150 mi
Last recorded34,150 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VFN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 34,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 31,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 31,310 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30cm of rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 28,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2022 25,185 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,954 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 20,565 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,789 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 16,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,681 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 15,681 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,800 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,790 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 12,760 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,760 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,722 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 10,427 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,737 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 7,361 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 6,118 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 4,705 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 VFN 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 VFN, 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 FV55 VFN registered?

FV55 VFN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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