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PF06 LYS

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 LYS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 100,211 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,170 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,167 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 71,128 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 71,100 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

front and centre exhaust brackets broken

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

hand brake high

nearside front outer side wall damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on edges

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2018 66,451 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 61,747 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 61,747 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 56,187 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,368 miles

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

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 30 Nov 2015 51,368 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 11 Nov 2014 46,371 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,371 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 11 Dec 2013 42,426 miles

Nearside Outer C/V Gaiter Slightly Insecure

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 42,426 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer C/V Gaiter Slightly Insecure

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,752 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 36,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,509 miles

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 15 Nov 2010 22,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,037 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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PF06 LYS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PF06 LYS, 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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PF06 LYS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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