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AO06 SYW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,085 mi
Last recorded66,085 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 SYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,085 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 63,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,634 miles

Nearside front seat belt rough

Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front seat belt rough

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,432 miles

Front tyres uneven wear.

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 49,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres uneven wear.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,680 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition advise replacement

front exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front pads getting low

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,435 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 33,435 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 25,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,792 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,043 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)

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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AO06 SYW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO06 SYW, 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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AO06 SYW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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