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GL55 VMH

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,324 mi
Last recorded70,324 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VMH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 70,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,232 miles

Play in rack

Fail 16 Nov 2018 64,230 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UNABLE TO CHECK STEERING & SUSPENSION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in rack

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,364 miles

1 exhaust bracket broken

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 16 Nov 2016 40,364 miles

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

1 exhaust bracket broken

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,673 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,788 miles

Slight free play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2014 31,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Slight free play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jan 2014 26,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,147 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 18 Jan 2013 20,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,552 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 15,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 14,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 13,167 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 13,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 11,694 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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GL55 VMH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL55 VMH, 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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GL55 VMH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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