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VX06 FZO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,416 mi
Last recorded87,416 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 FZO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 87,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 82,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 82,922 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 82,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 80,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,518 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's rear door handle slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 73,976 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 73,971 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 69,342 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 69,342 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 63,996 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 63,996 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,027 miles

Nearside Rear uneven wear

Offside Front side to side movement in wheel

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

rusty engine sump

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,647 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,769 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,769 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,329 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2014 38,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,712 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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VX06 FZO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VX06 FZO, 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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What year was VX06 FZO registered?

VX06 FZO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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