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GJ55 FUD

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,513 mi
Last recorded77,513 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FUD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,513 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,519 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management lamp on

Fail 24 Jan 2015 66,295 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL lamp remains on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear parking brake readings low performance

nearside front wiper split ,wipers could be better

rear wiper blade split

slight bind from offside from brake,brake disc slightly overheated/blued

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,515 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake pad 80% worn

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,515 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake pad 80% worn

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,450 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 46,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,019 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,208 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2011 32,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,178 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 14 Jan 2009 22,418 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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GJ55 FUD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ55 FUD, 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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GJ55 FUD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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