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SG06 VDM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,000 mi
Last recorded67,000 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 VDM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 63,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,332 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,291 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,555 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,835 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Mar 2013 36,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both sides front shockers corroded.

Both sides rear axcle bushes worn and debonded.

Feul filter corroded.

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine sump corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,066 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,943 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 15,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,999 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,362 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,203 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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SG06 VDM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG06 VDM, 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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SG06 VDM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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