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RA06 OSJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,247 mi
Last recorded69,247 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 OSJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,247 miles

Lower sills corroded

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 69,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily cracked to Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower sills corroded

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 66,501 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,255 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 63,138 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 63,137 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slight distortion emerging

exhaust front section corroded/mounting defective (still secure|)

Fail 7 Feb 2019 58,381 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre tread slight distortion emerging

exhaust front section corroded/mounting defective (still secure|)

Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,324 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,151 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,059 miles

NSF-wiper blade worn

rear-wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,879 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jul 2011 18,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,072 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,949 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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RA06 OSJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA06 OSJ, 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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RA06 OSJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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