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LY06 XBV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,477 mi
Last recorded36,477 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 XBV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust mountings broken

unable to fully check boot area as loaded at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2018 36,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust mountings broken

unable to fully check boot area as loaded at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 32,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Engine stabilizer link rubber bush split

Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,064 miles

park brake has slight travel

Nearside Front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Front exhaust mount broken,system still supported

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,505 miles

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

O/S/F Body Sill partly crushed/damaged but still compleat and sound.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,341 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 16,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,128 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 4,157 miles

Nearside front tyre has superficial cut at outer sidewall.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 4,157 miles

Nearside front tyre has superficial cut at outer sidewall.

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

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 XBV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY06 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

LY06 XBV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 August 2006.

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