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VN06 DXR

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,430 mi
Last recorded24,430 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DXR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 24,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 23,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 23,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 22,114 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 22,113 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to binding brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 21,805 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 21,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 21,365 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 21,021 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 21,018 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 20,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 19,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 18,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 17,351 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 16,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 14,889 miles

Small cracks in rear tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2011 13,798 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 12,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,467 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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VN06 DXR is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN06 DXR, 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 VN06 DXR registered?

VN06 DXR is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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