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FV55 PBY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,909 mi
Last recorded127,909 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 PBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 127,909 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,901 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 113,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 103,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2013 93,832 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2013 93,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2012 82,036 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 82,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,926 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 69,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,781 miles

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

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

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 PBY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV55 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

FV55 PBY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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