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GR06 UHU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,981 mi
Last recorded83,981 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 UHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 81,689 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 81,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,526 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 76,524 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,407 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 73,406 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,216 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 71,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,218 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,435 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 66,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 61,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,353 miles

both front tyres on 2.5mm & worn on inner edges

engine management light on dash

Fail 27 Feb 2016 58,349 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi & system deteriorated (7.1.2)

both front tyres on 2.5mm & worn on inner edges

engine management light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,196 miles

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

exhaust system corroded & deteriated

Fail 20 Feb 2015 56,196 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

exhaust system corroded & deteriated

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,489 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 51,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 51,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 48,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,589 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,449 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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GR06 UHU 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 GR06 UHU, 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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GR06 UHU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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