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MT55 VTP

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,388 mi
Last recorded46,388 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VTP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,388 miles

Central Front Exhaust Leak (Flexi Neck)

Central Rear Wiper Torn

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Harmonic Wheel Broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Fuel Filter Slightly Corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Front Exhaust Leak (Flexi Neck)

Central Rear Wiper Torn

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Harmonic Wheel Broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Fuel Filter Slightly Corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 45,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to damage (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure damaged (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front headlamp not fully secure / damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,244 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 29,244 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,997 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 12,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 8,148 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 5,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Jan 2009 5,985 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

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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MT55 VTP is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MT55 VTP, 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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MT55 VTP is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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