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RF06 XML

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,455 mi
Last recorded49,455 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 XML
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,455 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 49,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,384 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 46,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,248 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriroated

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play change immediatly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge change immediatly raised outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,272 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 33,272 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,392 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 28,392 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,261 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 18,724 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,496 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,904 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 10,191 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,119 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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RF06 XML is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RF06 XML, 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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RF06 XML is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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The MOT history for RF06 XML shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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