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VN06 VWC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,691 mi
Last recorded148,691 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 VWC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 148,691 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 148,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 141,545 miles

exhaust mount

Fail 21 Jul 2017 141,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust mount

Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,668 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 132,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 124,538 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 18 Jun 2015 124,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 26 Jun 2014 116,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak from sump

Fail 24 Jun 2014 116,454 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,271 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 82,271 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,034 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 66,836 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,992 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 VWC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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