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HK55 YYS

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,544 mi
Last recorded62,544 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 YYS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,544 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 62,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexing pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,469 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 55,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 49,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 36,199 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 36,198 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour shows white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 36,154 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear door damage

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension rusty

car dirty

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rusty underside

wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2014 34,735 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,763 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 30,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,807 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,579 miles

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

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

engine sump heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 19,726 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 19,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres on 1.6mm legal limit and worn smooth on inner edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,338 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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HK55 YYS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK55 YYS, 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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HK55 YYS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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