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LY55 HBB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,378 mi
Last recorded78,378 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 HBB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,378 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded away from silencer

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mount broken/corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 75,384 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mount broken/corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,873 miles

Coolant leak front of Engine area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak front of Engine area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,290 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on inner side walls. 155/65r13

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 65,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion Offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on inner side walls. 155/65r13

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,889 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,930 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 47,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,874 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,337 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,022 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 38,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,798 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 32,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LY55 HBB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LY55 HBB, 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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LY55 HBB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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