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LY55 UVH

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 UVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,675 miles

REPAIRS TO OUTER SILLS.

Fail 15 Mar 2024 84,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 75,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,069 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 48,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,420 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 45,420 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 42,949 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING HEAVILY ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust hanger broken

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall showing cords

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside shoulder

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,398 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 18 Feb 2013 24,307 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,178 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,360 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,448 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,546 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 UVH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

LY55 UVH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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