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FY56 NLV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,117 mi
Last recorded79,117 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 NLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,117 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 79,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,688 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 76,065 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 74,152 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

dash not lighting up

Fail 10 Feb 2018 74,148 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal panil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal panil (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

dash not lighting up

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,151 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

OSF Lower sill slightly corroded.

OSF Wheel arch slightly corroded.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 72,151 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

OSF Lower sill slightly corroded.

OSF Wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,079 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 70,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,752 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 55,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,474 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 41,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight freeplay

o/s/r brake is binding very slightly

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight freeplay

Fail 3 Jan 2012 41,236 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight freeplay

o/s/r brake is binding very slightly

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight freeplay

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,591 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 35,591 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,568 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 NLV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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