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VK56 LFA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,048 mi
Last recorded93,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 93,048 miles

both sills slightly corroded

offside rear wheel slightly binding

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,382 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 87,377 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,220 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,832 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,027 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 72,027 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 66,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2012 66,991 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2011 59,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust down pipe mounting adrift

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Aug 2011 59,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust down pipe mounting adrift

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Aug 2009 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn on edges

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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VK56 LFA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK56 LFA, 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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VK56 LFA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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