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FY56 DLV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,479 mi
Last recorded72,479 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 DLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front both tyres slight wear edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 71,593 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 71,592 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both sills are corroded

grease on brake pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge,and getting low 155 65 13

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake not binding,but tighter than normal

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer sill (front) corroded,but not in prescribed area

exhaust front flexi deteriorating,not blowing at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2018 61,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter rotten (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing anti roll bar split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,as marked (centre) (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge,and getting low 155 65 13

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake not binding,but tighter than normal

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer sill (front) corroded,but not in prescribed area

exhaust front flexi deteriorating,not blowing at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,043 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,at rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust flexi slight deterioration,not blowing at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 60,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,at rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust flexi slight deterioration,not blowing at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

charging light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,488 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play both rack inner joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,581 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 27,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 26,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 26,250 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to see front outer brake pads with wheels on

Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,761 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 11,361 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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FY56 DLV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY56 DLV, 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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FY56 DLV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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