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SC55 NLP

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,789 mi
Last recorded21,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 NLP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 21,789 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracks

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brakes slight binding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner sidewall (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brakes slight binding

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear tyres are deep cracks

Pass 26 Jan 2017 16,679 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 16,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 15,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall of tyre is cut but no cords showing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 15,328 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall of tyre is cut but no cords showing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 14,001 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 12,467 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 12,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 10,800 miles

Both rear brakes have a very slight bind

Fail 28 Jan 2013 10,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear brakes have a very slight bind

Pass 25 Jan 2012 9,017 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 7,282 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 5,883 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 4,233 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 4,233 miles

Oil leak

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 NLP is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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