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VX06 YMV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,313 mi
Last recorded61,313 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 YMV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,313 miles

EML Light on

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,031 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

offside cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,045 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 42,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,301 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 27,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,316 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 20,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 14,823 miles

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

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 YMV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX06 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

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

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