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VA06 OLT

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,946 mi
Last recorded63,946 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 OLT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 63,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel of handbrake lever (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 59,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 59,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 54,396 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 49,453 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 49,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,058 miles

Child seats fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has damage (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 24 Jun 2017 45,035 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seats fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has damage (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 5 May 2016 40,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet catch insucer

Pass 6 May 2015 36,983 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 36,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 31,260 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 31,256 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2013 27,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2013 27,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 27,798 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 27,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 27,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,728 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,941 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,340 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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VA06 OLT is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VA06 OLT, 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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VA06 OLT is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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