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VK56 LFM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,675 mi
Last recorded74,675 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LFM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,675 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 74,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when rear light on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,286 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,878 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 61,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,724 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 50,656 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

emission not tested

Pass 26 Apr 2014 44,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,158 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,237 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,848 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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VK56 LFM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LFM, 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 VK56 LFM registered?

VK56 LFM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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