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FV55 LYP

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,316 mi
Last recorded62,316 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LYP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 62,316 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 62,316 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 35,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 34,868 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 34,865 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced os outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 33,930 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 33,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,563 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 31,100 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,242 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,606 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,937 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 14,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 11,668 miles

o/s/f tyre wqorn slightly on inner edge

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 LYP is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

FV55 LYP is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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