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HG06 BVH

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,214 mi
Last recorded65,214 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 BVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 65,214 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 65,213 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,608 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipe mount bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 15yrs old

Fail 11 Sep 2024 57,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flex deteriorated, fractured and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipe mount bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 15yrs old

Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 41,761 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,395 miles

Front Lower exhaust flex deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 36,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower exhaust flex deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,318 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 28,283 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,478 miles

damage to o/s/f wheel rim

perishing to rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,303 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,355 miles

both rear tyres at 1.6-2.0mm on edges

nearside wiperblade splitting on end

Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,828 miles

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 9,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,484 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 4,940 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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HG06 BVH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HG06 BVH, 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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HG06 BVH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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