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SO55 SCV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,995 mi
Last recorded76,995 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 SCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 76,995 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area just passable (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills inner sills floor pan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

noise on o/s/r wheel unable to tell if brake noise or wheel bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2018 72,688 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area just passable (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills inner sills floor pan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

noise on o/s/r wheel unable to tell if brake noise or wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,034 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Slight oil leak around oil filter area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,581 miles

slight bind to o/s/r brake

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,861 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 55,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,621 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,138 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,780 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,538 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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SO55 SCV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO55 SCV, 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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What year was SO55 SCV registered?

SO55 SCV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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