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RO06 YEF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,669 mi
Last recorded91,669 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 YEF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 91,669 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o.s + n.s f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak under gearbox ()

Fail 1 May 2018 91,669 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o.s + n.s f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak under gearbox ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2017 82,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

advise battery flat

advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,916 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 69,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 63,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,431 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 63,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyre's perished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 63,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear tyres are starting to perish inbetween the tread

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,543 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,532 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,629 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,680 miles

neaside front tyre below 1mm inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2010 45,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,880 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,997 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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RO06 YEF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RO06 YEF, 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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RO06 YEF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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