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LY06 XBS

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,024 mi
Last recorded76,024 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 XBS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,024 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 76,021 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 70,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 64,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,979 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 58,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 48,297 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 48,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,187 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 23,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,167 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,865 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 11,643 miles

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

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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LY06 XBS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc 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 LY06 XBS, 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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What year was LY06 XBS registered?

LY06 XBS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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