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LJ06 SFU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,642 mi
Last recorded65,642 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 SFU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,642 miles

Oil leak heavy oil leak ()

body damage o/s/f

Fail 6 Sep 2017 65,641 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Oil leak heavy oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damage o/s/f

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,088 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 56,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,297 miles

atten handbrake lever button

clutch pedal pad loose

Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

atten handbrake lever button

clutch pedal pad loose

Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,515 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 42,495 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

offside rear wheel slight binding

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,249 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,245 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,135 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,692 miles

brake and clutch pedal pad securty

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre on legal limit tread distorted advice change

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake im balance 48% advice brake inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,519 miles

brake pedal pad security

gearknob security

nearside rear tyre close to limit .tread distorting advice change

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,890 miles

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges poss tracking problem

front brake pads very low

nearside front tyre close to limit heavly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre close to limit heavly worn on inner edge

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 SFU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ06 SFU, 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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LJ06 SFU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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