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MD55 TEJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,227 mi
Last recorded86,227 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 TEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 86,227 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting complete outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting complete outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 80,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture MAIN (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,858 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 74,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,769 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 67,769 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,088 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,021 miles

Centre exhaust minor leak gas

Front macphearson struts have corrosion

Tyre on front nearside outer wall scrub damage

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,804 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 61,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,532 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 56,631 miles

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

both number plates poor

Fail 2 Jan 2015 56,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both number plates poor

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,733 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,610 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 45,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,567 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,739 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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MD55 TEJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MD55 TEJ, 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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MD55 TEJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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