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WD55 YYA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,890 mi
Last recorded63,890 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 YYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust badly corroded at its middle to rear mounting flange

front exhaust hanger missing

Fail 11 Feb 2015 63,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust badly corroded at its middle to rear mounting flange

front exhaust hanger missing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Feb 2014 56,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,717 miles

both rear axle bushes sepperating

front exhaust mount broken

nearside number plate lamp dim

Fail 12 Feb 2013 50,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle bushes sepperating

front exhaust mount broken

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 42,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 34,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear axle bushes sepperating

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle bushes sepperating

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,254 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,068 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 18,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WD55 YYA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WD55 YYA, 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 WD55 YYA registered?

WD55 YYA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 February 2006.

Is WD55 YYA safe to buy?

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