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SC55 BGV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,734 mi
Last recorded61,734 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,734 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel well/Rear panel dented

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% recorded with fail rate being 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% recorded with fail rate being 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Various marks on body work

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Was on setting No3 ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,576 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar lower arm bush perished,worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering system

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 Mar 2019 52,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar lower arm bush perished ,worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar lower arm bush perished,worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering system

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 44,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 38,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on the outer cv joint badly corroded and broken (3.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,135 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 35,135 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,189 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s upper radiator mount incorrectly fitted/insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2015 32,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s upper radiator mount incorrectly fitted/insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,309 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 29,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 21,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 14,972 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 14,972 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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 8,449 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 7,289 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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SC55 BGV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 SC55 BGV, 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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SC55 BGV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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