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VE55 CSY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,942 mi
Last recorded59,942 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 CSY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,942 miles

rear exhaust hanger badly deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2017 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger badly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 46,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 31,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 21,445 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,695 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,556 miles

sump gasket leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 14,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sump gasket leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,321 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 8,297 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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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VE55 CSY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VE55 CSY, 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 VE55 CSY registered?

VE55 CSY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is VE55 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 CSY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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