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MD55 THV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,843 mi
Last recorded36,843 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 THV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 36,843 miles

Front anti-roll bar dust covers perished

Front centre exhaust slight blow from webbing flexi joint

Front exhaust bracket at front broke. still secure

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 23 Jun 2023 33,877 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

n/s and o/s front lower wings corroded

n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2023 33,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

n/s and o/s front lower wings corroded

n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,561 miles

Clutch appears to be biting very high

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked and perished, very low on inner, wearing low across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 25 Jun 2022 29,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly out of shape, completely bald on inner, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed COMPLETELY bald on inner, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch appears to be biting very high

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked and perished, very low on inner, wearing low across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 3 Jul 2021 25,966 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 25,966 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 22,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2019 19,491 miles

Exhaust flexi joint showing signs of wear but not blowing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,362 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 16,362 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 13,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,220 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 6,734 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 6,734 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 6,718 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 6,522 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 5,852 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 5,228 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 4,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 4,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 3,573 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 THV 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 72.7%.

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 MD55 THV, 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 THV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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