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YF55 FPA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,708 mi
Last recorded52,708 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FPA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 52,708 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 48,539 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear 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 15 Jan 2021 42,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 32,550 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 32,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,908 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

gas leak

Pass 27 Jun 2017 21,910 miles

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

Front wipers slight worn

Offside Front headlight slight insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,721 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,836 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 8,834 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 6,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,992 miles

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 5 Apr 2011 4,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 4,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 3,782 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 3,782 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YF55 FPA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF55 FPA, 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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YF55 FPA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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