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PJ06 BRV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,036 mi
Last recorded48,036 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 BRV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 48,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 48,036 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 47,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control rubber bush cracked/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control rubber bush cracked/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,349 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 46,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,813 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,811 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 45,811 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 44,648 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 43,351 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 43,351 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,037 miles

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

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

osr brake starting to bind

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,479 miles

Centre Front exhaust hanger corroded off but system secure.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 40,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor ring (3.4.2)

Centre Front exhaust hanger corroded off but system secure.

Offside Front brake disc has been binding

Offside Front brake pads appear to be breaking up due to excessive heat from binding brakes.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,638 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 38,638 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,309 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 36,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,442 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 26,442 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,192 miles

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 BRV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PJ06 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

PJ06 BRV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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