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VN06 VVM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,220 mi
Last recorded89,220 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 VVM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,220 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 89,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,527 miles

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

centre exhaust leaking gases

headlights deteriated

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2020 80,482 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both rear outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust leaking gases

headlights deteriated

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2020 80,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Tyre bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,386 miles

Nearside Front cv gater perished

Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,927 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,384 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,056 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,432 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking 155-65-15

engine oil filter overfilled

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 30 Jul 2012 28,432 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking 155-65-15

engine oil filter overfilled

oil leak from oil filter

slight binding n/s/r

Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,517 miles

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

engine oil level too high

Pass 17 Jul 2010 19,132 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking (155-65-r13)

engine light on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,064 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 VVM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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