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VK56 OCF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,520 mi
Last recorded51,520 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 OCF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,520 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 51,520 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,358 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 50,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 49,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 46,955 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,508 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,508 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 43,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,813 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,968 miles

front exhaust pipe blowing

rear number plate loose

Fail 21 Aug 2013 38,815 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust pipe blowing

rear number plate loose

Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,269 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 31,148 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,577 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 8,098 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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VK56 OCF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK56 OCF, 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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VK56 OCF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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