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MD55 TFA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 TFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,727 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 97,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 77,627 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 77,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,596 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,547 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,187 miles

EMISSION RESULT - C.O 0.14 - HC 71 - LAMBDA 1.017 - PASSED

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion to front suspension components

front exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still secure

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EMISSION RESULT - C.O 0.14 - HC 71 - LAMBDA 1.017 - PASSED

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion to front suspension components

front exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still secure

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,479 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to limit and bald on inner egdes

centre exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside number plate light dim

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,604 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 55,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,886 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 50,886 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,411 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 28,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,718 miles

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

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 TFA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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