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L15 MKA

2006 Chevrolet Colorado

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,957 mi
Last recorded164,957 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado110,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 MKA
MakeChevrolet
ModelColorado
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 164,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mount snapped

general corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2024 164,921 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2023 160,517 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 157,169 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 150,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 147,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 147,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 147,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 136,712 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 136,712 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 125,530 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 125,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front and offside rear tyre worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 125,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,368 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 88,418 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

has from may 2012 hid head lights requrie self leveling and washers

Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,418 miles

has from may 2012 hid head lights requrie self leveling and washers

Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,180 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Fail 4 Jan 2010 65,726 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,726 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 55,975 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Colorado?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,898
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 31
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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L15 MKA is a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 110,228 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 Colorado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L15 MKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L15 MKA is a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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