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AO06 XRU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,695 mi
Last recorded40,695 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 XRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight brake bind to o/s pad's and disc been hot (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre worn heavy on inner edge, tread at 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pad's and brake disc have been getting hot, slight brake bind

wipers poor, on limit

Fail 27 Sep 2017 40,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight brake bind to o/s pad's and disc been hot (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre worn heavy on inner edge, tread at 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pad's and brake disc have been getting hot, slight brake bind

wipers poor, on limit

Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,806 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 34,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,813 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 19,431 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear shock absorbers damp

exhaust front pipe flexi joint corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 17,978 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 12,320 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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AO06 XRU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AO06 XRU, 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 XRU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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