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LT55 KVY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,633 mi
Last recorded48,633 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 KVY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 48,633 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 48,188 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 48,186 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2024 47,731 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 47,189 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,766 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 45,959 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 38,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 34,505 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 34,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,705 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 27,705 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,540 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,264 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 20,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 17,244 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 17,244 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 13,464 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 11,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2010 8,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 6,778 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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LT55 KVY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT55 KVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT55 KVY registered?

LT55 KVY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is LT55 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 KVY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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