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VE55 XAU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,775 mi
Last recorded82,775 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 XAU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 82,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,860 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 80,860 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 77,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 75,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 76,196 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 76,196 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,826 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 70,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,368 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 68,367 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,871 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 63,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,981 miles

Front brake disc's have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,587 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 49,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,059 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 41,059 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 33,012 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 33,012 miles

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

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 XAU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAU, 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 VE55 XAU registered?

VE55 XAU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is VE55 XAU safe to buy?

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