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LV06 VZN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,460 mi
Last recorded49,460 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 VZN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2024 49,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes through control are are cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm. Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes through control are are cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox.2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,021 miles

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

Offside outer sill area corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 43,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside outer sill area corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,646 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,322 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 38,311 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 37,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 24,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,035 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,308 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 23,308 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,907 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,021 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,553 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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LV06 VZN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV06 VZN, 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 LV06 VZN registered?

LV06 VZN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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