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MK06 OAM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,533 mi
Last recorded74,533 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 OAM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 74,533 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 74,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 68,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 61,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear outer sills holed and corroded

Fail 30 May 2022 61,641 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear outer sills holed and corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,615 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s/rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both n/s and o/s/rear outer sills corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 May 2020 51,560 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 45,301 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,207 miles

both rear shocker bushes badly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,499 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,610 miles

noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,839 miles

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

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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MK06 OAM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MK06 OAM, 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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MK06 OAM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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