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SM06 JZH

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,264 mi
Last recorded61,264 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 JZH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise rusting to rear axle

Fail 22 Sep 2022 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise rusting to rear axle

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise n/s/f suspension arm condition

advise n/s/r wheel arch area corrosion but no sharp edges as yet

advise under vehicle general condition

Fail 23 Sep 2021 58,202 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center (7.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise n/s/f suspension arm condition

advise n/s/r wheel arch area corrosion but no sharp edges as yet

advise under vehicle general condition

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise n/s/f metal brake pipe slight rusting

advise n/s/f suspension arm minor surface rusting

advise n/s/r metal brake pipe slight rusting

advise rear axle minor surface rusting

advise remainder of sills plus under vehicle general condition

Fail 16 Sep 2020 57,175 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise n/s/f metal brake pipe slight rusting

advise n/s/f suspension arm minor surface rusting

advise n/s/r metal brake pipe slight rusting

advise rear axle minor surface rusting

advise remainder of sills plus under vehicle general condition

Pass 29 May 2019 53,659 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 48,492 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 48,489 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine light on

Pass 25 May 2017 44,063 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 44,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 37,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Fail 28 Apr 2016 37,414 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 20 May 2015 32,750 miles

Corrossion centre and rear exhaust

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

Fuel filter - corrossion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 May 2014 30,730 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 28,988 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 28,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 27,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 24,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 20,857 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 17,043 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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SM06 JZH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM06 JZH, 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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SM06 JZH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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