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LV06 VZU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,366 mi
Last recorded66,366 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 VZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,865 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 62,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer SIDEWALL SPLITTING, BADLY PERISHED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,082 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 60,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,327 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger brackett broken

Fail 11 Mar 2014 51,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,976 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,561 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,411 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,849 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 VZU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

LV06 VZU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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