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GR06 UHW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,124 mi
Last recorded78,124 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 UHW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 78,124 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 74,361 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 74,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 71,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 71,577 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 68,138 miles

front flexiable exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated.

Fail 24 May 2018 68,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front flexiable exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 May 2017 65,922 miles

Front exhaust pipe flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre. outer tyre wall cuts in wall

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre. outer tyre wall cracks, perishing ,scuffed. inner tyre tread worn slightly low

Oil leak engine . oil covering steering rack offside ()

Fail 24 May 2017 65,921 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust pipe flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre. outer tyre wall cuts in wall

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre. outer tyre wall cracks, perishing ,scuffed. inner tyre tread worn slightly low

Oil leak engine . oil covering steering rack offside ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,760 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,760 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,236 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,071 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,767 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 19 Aug 2009 32,251 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 UHW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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