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FY06 FVT

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

42,436 mi
Last recorded42,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FVT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 42,436 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 42,436 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front flex fist brackett broken/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2025 41,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,619 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 40,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 39,112 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Jun 2023 39,112 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Sep 2021 33,686 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 33,686 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 33,260 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 32,675 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 28,573 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,525 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 27,540 miles

Fuel pipe leaking At fuel tank, upper corrugated pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing too much white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,148 miles

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

nearside tyre side wall cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2014 24,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,123 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 12,122 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 10,893 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 8,023 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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FY06 FVT is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FY06 FVT, 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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FY06 FVT is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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