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YR56 BWV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 BWV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,812 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general light check not carried out

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,774 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside front tyre close to wear bars

Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,587 miles

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,002 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,862 miles

brake pedal rubber badly worn recomend renewal

front brake pads appear very low recomend wheels off inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,628 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 27,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YR56 BWV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR56 BWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR56 BWV registered?

YR56 BWV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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