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PJ06 BPV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,312 mi
Last recorded43,312 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 BPV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 43,312 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 30,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2021 30,783 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre & rear brackets corroded & snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also inner ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flex pipe slightly deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2020 24,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract slack

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 24,156 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain steady fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended webbing contaminated belt not retracting properly (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 22,983 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 22,983 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,650 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 21,648 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn outer edge

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode in clips needs cleaning up and greasing.

under body starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,902 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,364 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 18,359 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slight stress cracks

Rear wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,393 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 8,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,858 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 5,854 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 5,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 4,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 4,569 miles

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

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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PJ06 BPV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PJ06 BPV, 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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What year was PJ06 BPV registered?

PJ06 BPV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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