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KU06 BXV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,377 mi
Last recorded59,377 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 BXV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,377 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,281 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 57,281 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear by flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Headlamp lens, little worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes are lightly binding on u/l, both

Fail 7 Sep 2020 55,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer SILL PANELS, BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear by flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Headlamp lens, little worn

Front Tracking is out

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes are lightly binding on u/l, both

Pass 7 Sep 2019 50,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 50,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 42,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,515 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 38,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,389 miles

alingment front tracking needs looking at

oil leaking from engine

Fail 10 Nov 2016 34,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below 1.6mm inside edge 155/65/r13 73t (4.1.E.1)

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

alingment front tracking needs looking at

oil leaking from engine

Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,884 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,441 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 16,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 6,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,222 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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KU06 BXV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KU06 BXV, 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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What year was KU06 BXV registered?

KU06 BXV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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