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LY55 RMU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,636 mi
Last recorded74,636 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 RMU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 74,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Oil leak sump corroded and leaking ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Unable to make full observation of wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,640 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,861 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,006 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Feb 2010 32,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,821 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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LY55 RMU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LY55 RMU, 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 LY55 RMU registered?

LY55 RMU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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