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NG06 XEN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,908 mi
Last recorded79,908 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 XEN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2019 79,908 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr and osr wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel slightly damaged nsr, osf and nsf rim edges (4.2.A.1a)

front service brakes slightly uneven application when brake applied to both wheels at same time during brake roller test

nsr wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

osf drive shaft outer cv gaiter grease seepage outer end

osf tyre deep cut outer wall

osr tyre cracks and low tread depth

windscreen wipers only working on maximum speed

Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox support bracket for rubber corroded and snapped off (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated nsf (2.5.A.2)

Steering locking device missing nsf and osf track rod end castle nut pins (2.2.C.1g)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake binding osr (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr and osr wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel slightly damaged nsr, osf and nsf rim edges (4.2.A.1a)

front service brakes slightly uneven application when brake applied to both wheels at same time during brake roller test

nsr wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

osf drive shaft outer cv gaiter grease seepage outer end

osf tyre deep cut outer wall

osr tyre cracks and low tread depth

windscreen wipers only working on maximum speed

Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel slightly damaged nsf outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

nsf wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

osf outer cv gaiter, outer end grease seepage

osr and nsr tyres 3mm tread depth and cracks

osr light lense hole

Fail 22 Dec 2016 75,055 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working osf (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp insecure osf (1.7.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play nsr (2.6.2)

Steering retaining device missing osf track rod end castle nut pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel slightly damaged nsf outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

nsf wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

osf outer cv gaiter, outer end grease seepage

osr and nsr tyres 3mm tread depth and cracks

osr light lense hole

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,226 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nsr (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

front wipers streaks

Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,362 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,051 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 52,051 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,494 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,563 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 37,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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NG06 XEN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NG06 XEN, 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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NG06 XEN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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