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FY06 FWE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,352 mi
Last recorded14,352 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FWE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 14,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 13,634 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 12,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 11,807 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 11,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 11,399 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 11,399 miles

Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 11,046 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 11,046 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 10,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 10,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 9,767 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 9,169 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 8,476 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,767 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 11 Feb 2014 6,965 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 6,286 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 5,647 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 4,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 4,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 3,297 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 FWE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FY06 FWE, 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 FY06 FWE registered?

FY06 FWE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FY06 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 FWE shows 21 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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