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DF55 BYH

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,606 mi
Last recorded76,606 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 BYH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 76,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 76,604 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 668,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 61,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,668 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 55,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,866 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,862 miles

Exhaust middle section bracket snapped

N/S/R + O/S/R brakes binding

Number plate lamps dim

Rear springs corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust middle section bracket snapped

N/S/R + O/S/R brakes binding

Number plate lamps dim

Rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,705 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 33,705 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 2,730 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 2,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,020 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 20,020 miles

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

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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DF55 BYH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF55 BYH, 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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DF55 BYH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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