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KF56 VYM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 VYM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,136 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 94,135 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 88,060 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure DAMAGED ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 88,055 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure DAMAGED ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 84,329 miles

Both front tyres tread edges are low, 155/65/13

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched on nearside (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 84,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate too dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing cut and glued then broke when tested (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Statutory seat belt missing centre and nearside buckles missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched on nearside (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 71,049 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,464 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 42,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,380 miles

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)

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

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

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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KF56 VYM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KF56 VYM, 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 KF56 VYM registered?

KF56 VYM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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