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GF55 RNJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,668 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 94,645 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 92,262 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, tyre also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 88,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge, slightly perished in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 83,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,854 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,621 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,392 miles

Front cross member damaged

Minor leak from exhaust flexi section

Pass 14 May 2015 58,789 miles

Exhaust centre and rear corroding

Fail 13 May 2015 58,789 miles

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

Exhaust centre and rear corroding

Offside front brake pads low

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2014 53,336 miles

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

o/s/f brake pads look to be getting low

some exhaust mounting brackets broken but system secure

Fail 14 May 2014 53,336 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pads look to be getting low

some exhaust mounting brackets broken but system secure

Pass 14 May 2013 49,908 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre sidewall but no cords exposed

signs of o/s/f brake overheating

Fail 14 May 2013 49,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads close to limit o/s/f

cuts to n/s/f tyre sidewall but no cords exposed

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn, but showing no significant effort on RBT

signs of o/s/f brake overheating

Pass 29 May 2012 47,674 miles

Front exhaust flexi section corroding

Offside front ABS trigger ring corroding

Sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r wheel slightly stiff to turn, but showing no significant effort on RBT

Fail 2 Jun 2011 43,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r wheel slightly stiff to turn, but showing no significant effort on RBT

Pass 19 May 2010 39,160 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)

Fail 12 May 2010 39,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 5 May 2009 28,309 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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GF55 RNJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF55 RNJ, 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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GF55 RNJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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