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VE55 CRK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,504 mi
Last recorded79,504 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 CRK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,815 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 62,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,491 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroding

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn

Fail 23 Apr 2019 58,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s/f outer sill corroding

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn

Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,000 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 57,000 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,047 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 55,047 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,704 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2015 51,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,095 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 34,808 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,808 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,521 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,521 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,321 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 15,321 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,451 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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VE55 CRK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VE55 CRK, 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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VE55 CRK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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