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RV06 XWC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,746 mi
Last recorded143,746 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 XWC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 143,746 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 143,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 132,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 132,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 120,243 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 120,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 107,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,438 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

scratches to windscreen (ADVANCED)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 73,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

scratches to windscreen (ADVANCED)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,102 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 52,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 41,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

very little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

very little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,988 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 29,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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RV06 XWC 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 61.1%.

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 RV06 XWC, 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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RV06 XWC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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