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SC55 NLV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,505 mi
Last recorded50,505 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 NLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 50,369 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,076 miles

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

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

exhaust condition

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,324 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,725 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 29,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,080 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 25,080 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,228 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 20,228 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,679 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 NLV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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