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RE06 JHA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,098 mi
Last recorded72,098 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 JHA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,098 miles

both rear top shocker bushes split

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2021 72,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear top shocker bushes split

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2020 70,868 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 70,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,326 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,184 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,551 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,922 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,014 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,014 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,542 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm

Slight bind on O/S/F brake

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,594 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,594 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,628 miles

rear brakes have slight binding

Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,733 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,271 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RE06 JHA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE06 JHA, 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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RE06 JHA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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