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LV55 BWW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,565 mi
Last recorded95,565 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BWW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,565 miles

MIL lamp is on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre is perished

auxillary drive belt (power steer) is badly split/perished

corrosion to outer sills

fuel filter is rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,565 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre is perished

auxillary drive belt (power steer) is badly split/perished

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,678 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks

exhaust braket slight rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,519 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 85,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,756 miles

Cracks in windscreen on nearside edge not affecting drivers view of the road

Engine Managment system warning light on

Exhaust centre pipe bracket broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 75,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Cracks in windscreen on nearside edge not affecting drivers view of the road

Engine Managment system warning light on

Exhaust centre pipe bracket broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,575 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 61,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,322 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 37,319 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,131 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 4,076 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,841 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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LV55 BWW 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 62.5%.

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 LV55 BWW, 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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LV55 BWW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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