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GL55 PYH

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Turquoise Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,674 mi
Last recorded71,674 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 PYH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 71,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

n/s/f ABS ring cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2018 52,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f ABS ring cracked

o/s/f ABS ring corroding

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,851 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,700 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 34,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,372 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,712 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,535 miles

offside rear shock abbsorber wet.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,614 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 18,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,404 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,355 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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GL55 PYH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Turquoise with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL55 PYH, 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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GL55 PYH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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