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VK06 ZBC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,463 mi
Last recorded92,463 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 ZBC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 92,463 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 91,220 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,342 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,625 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,984 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 86,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,686 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 82,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,547 miles

Offside Front and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2016 75,732 miles

Both fuel tank straps rusty.

Both windscreen wipers getting poor.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on.

N/S/R wheel bearing starting to feel rough on rotation.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F plastic inner arch loose.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded.

Fail 18 May 2016 75,732 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Both fuel tank straps rusty.

Both windscreen wipers getting poor.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on.

N/S/R wheel bearing starting to feel rough on rotation.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F plastic inner arch loose.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,911 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 46,274 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 46,274 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 35,931 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 35,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,755 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 18,748 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 18,748 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)

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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VK06 ZBC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK06 ZBC, 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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VK06 ZBC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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