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RF06 XMW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,702 mi
Last recorded69,702 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 XMW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,707 miles

Exhaust down pipe to centre exhaust box bracket damaged

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 56,638 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust down pipe to centre exhaust box bracket damaged

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,626 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 50,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2011 37,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2009 16,529 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 16,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XMW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF06 XMW, 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 RF06 XMW registered?

RF06 XMW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 August 2006.

Is RF06 XMW safe to buy?

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