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RE06 MZW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,081 mi
Last recorded63,081 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 MZW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 63,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 58,881 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 55,592 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Strut brace bolt loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fog lamp loose

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lens damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 55,591 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Strut brace bolt loose

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fog lamp loose

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lens damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,522 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front / Mixed 155/65 R13 73T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 47,491 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,207 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 38,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from dash board and rear view mirror ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 34,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from dash board and rear view mirror ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,105 miles

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 31,105 miles

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,583 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,663 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,687 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,704 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,906 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 MZW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RE06 MZW, 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 MZW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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