2006 Chevrolet Matiz · 4,872 MOT tests
2006 Chevrolet Matiz reliability
2006 Chevrolet Matizs fail 54.1% of first MOT tests, 55% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Matiz years (4,872 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Matizs: 49.4%)
- 54.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Matizs: 49.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 55% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 54,580
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,872
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.7% of tests fail here (327% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.9%
- Suspension23.8%
- Brakes18.1%
- Body, chassis and structure13.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.2%
- Tyres9.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.54%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 5.89%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.52%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 5.32%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.25%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.21%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.41%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.6%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.36%) · Wheel bearing slight play (7.68%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (6.51%)
Is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz reliable?
2006 Chevrolet Matizs fail 54.1% of first MOT tests, 55% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Matiz years (4,872 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.54% of tests), position lamp not working (5.89% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Chevrolet Matiz shows 54,580 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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