MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Colorado?
Based on 798 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VU06 XEJ safe to buy?
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