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LJ06 SFO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,975 mi
Last recorded40,975 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 SFO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 40,975 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 40,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 39,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 39,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 28 Feb 2022 38,748 miles

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 18 Feb 2021 37,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,121 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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 28 Feb 2018 33,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,890 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 24,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front exhaust flexable section deteriorating

osf tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play nsr wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,715 miles

front exhaust flexable section deteriorating

osf tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play nsr wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,184 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,172 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing badly

Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,973 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,503 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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LJ06 SFO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ06 SFO, 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 LJ06 SFO registered?

LJ06 SFO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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