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MF56 VMA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,826 mi
Last recorded62,826 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 VMA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine oil dirty and low and low

fuel filter rotten due to not being changed (fire hazard)

Fail 10 Aug 2020 62,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rotten (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rotten (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine oil dirty and low and low

fuel filter rotten due to not being changed (fire hazard)

Pass 27 Jul 2019 59,922 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,627 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,475 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 46,475 miles

Nearside 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 24 Sep 2015 43,964 miles

the nearside rear brake is binding

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,479 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 42,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

wipers streaking slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,594 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,978 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,121 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,340 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 19,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf + nsf tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf + nsf tyres worn on edges

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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MF56 VMA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MF56 VMA, 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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MF56 VMA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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