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MD55 TFE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,782 mi
Last recorded62,782 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 TFE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,782 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,142 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly inside edge

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 56,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly inside edge

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 52,306 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 52,306 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,256 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 47,256 miles

Exhaust system insecure front centre and rear mounts corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,519 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake binding slightly

front exhaust mount corroded off

Fail 1 Nov 2017 42,519 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake binding slightly

front exhaust mount corroded off

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,062 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 38,061 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,751 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 33,751 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

Fail 4 Nov 2014 27,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner tread

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2013 23,307 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner tread

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,786 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 16,212 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 13,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,786 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 10,791 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 TFE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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