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SK56 VXA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

42,104 mi
Last recorded42,104 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 VXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,104 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r light unit cracked

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in n/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

water in o/s/r light unit

Fail 11 Jan 2016 42,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r light unit cracked

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in n/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

water in o/s/r light unit

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,350 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear cross member getting rusty

rear wiper in poor condition

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 17 Dec 2014 37,350 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs starting to rust

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear cross member getting rusty

rear wiper in poor condition

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,179 miles

both front brake discs rusting slightly on inside faces.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 32,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs rusting slightly on inside faces.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,335 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 25,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,345 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 21,345 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,752 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 13,752 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SK56 VXA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SK56 VXA, 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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SK56 VXA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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