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DV55 YKB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,675 mi
Last recorded79,675 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 YKB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 79,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe snaped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nr suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nr suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight brake drag

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,644 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 67,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder/satnav in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out of shape to 2mm 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter holed and leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion and repairs to outer sills and inner lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 59,277 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 53,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 53,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,531 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,603 miles

Osf abs ring corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 34,603 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Front abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Osf abs ring corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 32,724 miles

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

n/s rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 7 Feb 2014 30,748 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 30,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 28,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,949 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,986 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,646 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 18,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DV55 YKB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV55 YKB, 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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DV55 YKB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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