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VU06 TSZ

2006 Chevrolet Pick Up

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,484 mi
Last recorded69,484 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Pick Up47,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 TSZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelPick Up
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,484 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 62,698 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 57,767 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,215 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,351 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2020 50,351 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,637 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2019 49,637 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,861 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chass/rail area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chass/rail area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,559 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,356 miles

Exhaust blowing but not excessive

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tow pin securing clip missing

Fail 26 Jul 2016 45,356 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust blowing but not excessive

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tow pin securing clip missing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 31,946 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,915 miles

front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2013 20,915 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,456 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 3,200 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 45,010 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,010 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Pick Up?

Based on 2,804 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,786
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 84
fog lamp not working 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
position lamp(s) not working 50
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VU06 TSZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Pick Up in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 47,034 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 TSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU06 TSZ registered?

VU06 TSZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Pick Up, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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