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KM55 LYD

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,219 mi
Last recorded43,219 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 LYD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,219 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,973 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 41,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BROKEN@FLEX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 41,084 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,697 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

slight exhaust leak from centre flexi pipe

Fail 15 Oct 2013 39,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

slight exhaust leak from centre flexi pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,821 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 34,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,684 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 22,671 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,005 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,005 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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KM55 LYD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KM55 LYD, 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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KM55 LYD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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