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HX06 RGU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,674 mi
Last recorded52,674 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 RGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 52,674 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury DOOR OUTER TRIM (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,043 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN BUT THE EXHAUST IS STILL SECURE

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 10 Apr 2018 49,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN BUT THE EXHAUST IS STILL SECURE

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,845 miles

Both front tyres perished

Child'seat fitted

Lights adjusted internally to recheck headlight aim

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

Off side front tyre low inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2016 41,845 miles

Both front tyres perished

Child'seat fitted

Lights adjusted internally to recheck headlight aim

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

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

Off side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 41,454 miles

Both front tyres perished

Child'seat fitted

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

Off side front tyre getting low inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2016 41,454 miles

Both front tyres perished

Child'seat fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side front tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2015 39,968 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2013
Fail 24 Sep 2013 36,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,574 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread and perished

Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,882 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre on 2mm and perishing

nearside rear shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

offside front tyre on 1.6mm and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2011 25,882 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre on 2mm and perishing

nearside rear shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

offside front tyre on 1.6mm and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,076 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

advise rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2010 22,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear bumper insecure

advise rear bumper damaged

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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HX06 RGU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HX06 RGU, 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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HX06 RGU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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