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FY06 FWD

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,686 mi
Last recorded94,686 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FWD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 94,686 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,466 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,473 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,375 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 FWD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY06 FWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY06 FWD registered?

FY06 FWD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is FY06 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 FWD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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