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LM55 YRE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,080 mi
Last recorded55,080 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 YRE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,025 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 53,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,389 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 47,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 42,177 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,177 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 35,352 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,232 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 31,232 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 21,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 16,558 miles

front brake pads low . nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,101 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 12,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front tyre close to legal limit

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 YRE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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