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FV55 LYF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,551 mi
Last recorded47,551 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LYF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 47,551 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 47,551 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 46,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged all cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,161 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 45,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 43,927 miles

Fuel filter is corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 42,717 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,073 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing age cracks

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,137 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,801 miles

Slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,470 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 33,470 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,384 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 31,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2015 26,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 20,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,328 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 10,290 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 10,290 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 9,420 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 9,416 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 8,365 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 6,482 miles

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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FV55 LYF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV55 LYF, 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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What year was FV55 LYF registered?

FV55 LYF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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