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VK56 OCO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,988 mi
Last recorded73,988 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 OCO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 73,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 73,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL HAS FILLER FROM A PREVIOUS REPAIR, UNABLE TO INSPECT REPAIRED AREA FULLY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 73,119 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction MOBILE PHONE HOLDER, ITEMS HANGING FROM MIRROR (RUBBER DUCKS LEFT INTACT AS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY OBSCURING VIEW) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL HAS FILLER FROM A PREVIOUS REPAIR, UNABLE TO INSPECT REPAIRED AREA FULLY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,064 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 71,029 miles

Central Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced excessively lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced excessively lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread area ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished close to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished close to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test L plate removed ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 69,622 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test L plate removed ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,844 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 68,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,641 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,269 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 66,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,827 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,338 miles

Front and rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,003 miles

centre rear exhaust bracket corroding.

rear exhaust bracket insecure.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,349 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 41,225 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside front brake pads very low

Fail 9 Dec 2010 28,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,415 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,646 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 OCO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OCO, 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 OCO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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