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MX06 JLU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,813 mi
Last recorded75,813 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 JLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,813 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,812 miles

Central Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2017 69,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2016 63,806 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 63,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,150 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,144 miles

EML Light on dash

Front Tyres worn inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 50,144 miles

EML Light on dash

Front Tyres worn inner edges

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,581 miles

eml lit

some wear on n/s/r seatbelt webbing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,589 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear seat belt damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,589 miles

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear seat belt damaged

Pass 18 May 2011 31,926 miles

engine management light on

power steering pump noisey

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 25,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 18,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MX06 JLU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MX06 JLU, 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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MX06 JLU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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