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FY06 HFM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,785 mi
Last recorded130,785 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 HFM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 130,785 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 130,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,013 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 118,013 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,953 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 103,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,041 miles

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,569 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 64,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside front (passenger) seat belt needs manual assistance to fully retract

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,790 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,621 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,721 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,650 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,498 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 HFM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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