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VN55 NRJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,833 mi
Last recorded50,833 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 NRJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 50,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 47,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 41,859 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 41,859 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,195 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,195 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,503 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,474 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 26,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,433 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,391 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 15,994 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 13,310 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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VN55 NRJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VN55 NRJ, 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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VN55 NRJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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