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SO55 SDV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,301 mi
Last recorded76,301 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 SDV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,301 miles

Both rear brakes slightly grabbing

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 76,301 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery and terminals insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flex holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brakes slightly grabbing

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 76,251 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 76,251 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Filter corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 55,590 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding 57kg (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Filter corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 37,085 miles

2 x front tyres bald inner edge 155/65x13

fuel filter corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2015 37,085 miles

2 x front tyres bald inner edge 155/65x13

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 25,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 12,009 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,768 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 5,302 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 SDV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc 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 SO55 SDV, 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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SO55 SDV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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