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VN06 DXY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,009 mi
Last recorded65,009 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DXY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,009 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 64,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim not checked

Offside Front fog light missing

Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER RACKBALL OR WEAR IN STEERING RACK BODY. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear OFFSIDE FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 61,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR OF LOWER BODY SILL CORRODED. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OUTER RACK BALL ON OFFSIDE . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER RACKBALL OR WEAR IN STEERING RACK BODY. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear OFFSIDE FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 58,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle OSF wheel heavily binding! (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 47,564 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 42,263 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 42,263 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,432 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,416 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 37,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,646 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 24,180 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,659 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 11,029 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,466 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 DXY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN06 DXY, 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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VN06 DXY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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