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LM55 YRC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,967 mi
Last recorded75,967 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 YRC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,967 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes perished

Both rear trailing arm front rubber bushes have slight play

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight movement in both front top suspension mount bearings

Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,967 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes perished

Both rear trailing arm front rubber bushes have slight play

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight movement in both front top suspension mount bearings

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70 13 T (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,213 miles

Both rear tyres worn to permitted limit. ATT SOON

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake balance requires attention

Fail 15 Feb 2017 51,213 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn to permitted limit. ATT SOON

Exhaust corroded

Front brake balance requires attention

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake balance requires attention

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,739 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Exhaust corroded

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside headlamp damaged. ATT SOON

Rear brake operation requires attention

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,149 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 33,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge (Att soon)

Pass 12 Jan 2014 26,274 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in the thread area

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Fail 12 Jan 2014 26,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish in the thread area

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,064 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 12,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 9,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 7,038 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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LM55 YRC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LM55 YRC, 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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LM55 YRC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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