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MD06 VGE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

59,289 mi
Last recorded59,289 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 VGE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 59,289 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint brokern (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to blow on front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded section front to back in clip corroded may clean up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe side of petrol tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket brokern (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 49,442 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment & offside brake bind (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills corroded (both sides) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 46,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fl;ex Pipe Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Filter Corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 46,624 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both, Inner & Outer Edges badly Worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fl;ex Pipe Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Filter Corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear sill corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2018 42,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear sill corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,163 miles

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

fuel filter corroded at rear

noise on offside rear wheel bearing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,983 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front exhaust flex deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 32,983 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,833 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jul 2015 29,833 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 26,329 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroding

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2014 26,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter corroding

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,723 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside hand and foot brake low effort

Fail 22 Jul 2013 22,723 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside hand and foot brake low effort

Fail 19 Jul 2012 18,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,852 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,467 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2011 15,467 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,251 miles

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

both tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2010 12,251 miles

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

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

both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,021 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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MD06 VGE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 MD06 VGE, 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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MD06 VGE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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