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RE06 VWB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,009 mi
Last recorded73,009 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VWB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,137 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip pad showing signs of wear.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Aug 2014 65,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pedal anti-slip pad showing signs of wear.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,229 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,303 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,011 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,305 miles

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

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)

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,319 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 21,319 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,034 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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RE06 VWB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE06 VWB, 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 RE06 VWB registered?

RE06 VWB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is RE06 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 VWB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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