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Y555 CES

2016 Chevrolet Matiz

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,267 mi
Last recorded27,267 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 CES
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 27,267 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,946 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Fail 24 Sep 2025 95,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front headlamp lens are slightly cloudy

Corrosion to suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2025 23,291 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,620 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 88,620 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 20,542 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 81,554 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 81,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear,along offside of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 17,524 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 73,947 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,931 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2021 12,323 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,728 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 55,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 10,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front ball joint leaking grease

Offside Front ball joint leaking grease

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 45,000 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 7,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,728 miles

Nearside Front upper strut mount worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front upper strut mount worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,254 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,529 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,957 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,721 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 19,719 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 14,795 miles

Both sides headlamps slightly insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Tracking needs checking

Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,795 miles

Both sides headlamps slightly insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Tracking needs checking

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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Y555 CES is a 2016 Chevrolet Matiz in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y555 CES, 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 10 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y555 CES is a 2016 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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