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GV06 ABK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,651 mi
Last recorded51,651 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 ABK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,651 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body and components corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,743 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,163 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 4 Feb 2016 47,139 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,003 miles

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

n/s/r slight bind

o/s/r tyre perrishing on sidewall

Fail 3 Feb 2015 46,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r slight bind

o/s/r tyre perrishing on sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,228 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 45,228 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,496 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 43,486 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,163 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2011 38,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,819 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 22,819 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 9,586 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

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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GV06 ABK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV06 ABK, 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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GV06 ABK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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