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VU06 XEJ

2006 Chevrolet Colorado

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,155 mi
Last recorded160,155 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado110,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelColorado
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 160,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis strengtheners fitted are not fully seam welded no holes present

Fail 12 Jan 2026 160,155 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis strengtheners fitted are not fully seam welded no holes present

Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 150,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 140,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 130,465 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 130,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 120,485 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 120,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,586 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,985 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,173 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,287 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,410 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,207 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,177 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 40,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,744 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 23,285 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,803 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 17,803 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Colorado?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,898
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 31
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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VU06 XEJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 110,228 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Colorado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 XEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU06 XEJ registered?

VU06 XEJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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