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RV06 XWN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,436 mi
Last recorded60,436 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 XWN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 60,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring split (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump corroded

Suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 59,211 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively aux belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine sump corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,304 miles

Exhaust corroded, mounts corroded away but still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2020 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust corroded, mounts corroded away but still secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,777 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sump corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,474 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,540 miles

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

different tyres fitted to front to rear

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,676 miles

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

different tyres fitted front to rear

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Feb 2016 47,676 miles

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

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

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

different tyres fitted front to rear

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 43,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,694 miles

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

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

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

battery loose

exhaust corroded

rear tyres age cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

battery loose

exhaust corroded

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,512 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

slight damage to sills

wet weather condtions

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,111 miles

front brake pads on legal limit at time of test only needs attention asap

o/s/r beam axle bush starting to unbond

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to front suspension componets

front discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2011 24,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to front suspension componets

front discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tracking check

Fail 2 Mar 2010 17,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tracking check

Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,280 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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RV06 XWN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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