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VK06 ZBR

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

114,109 mi
Last recorded114,109 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 ZBR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 114,109 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 101,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 101,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 87,978 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 87,978 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,560 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 73,560 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 73,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,578 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 69,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,914 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 67,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2020 67,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes joining from the ABS unit. (Under bonnet) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front suspension components heavily rusted, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front / Top and under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle heavily rusted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle heavily rusted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 65,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 56,746 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 56,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,147 miles

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

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

rear exhaust metal mounting broken

Fail 4 Jan 2017 41,147 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

rear exhaust metal mounting broken

Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,839 miles

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 23,552 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 20,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,096 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 14,633 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 11,318 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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VK06 ZBR is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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