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YY55 VFE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,491 mi
Last recorded118,491 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VFE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2018 118,491 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 112,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 112,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp very dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage near fuel filler (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2016 104,011 miles

nsr tyre on wear limit nsf tyre worn on outer edge

vehicle started to overheat on ramp during emission test

Fail 20 May 2016 104,011 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre on wear limit nsf tyre worn on outer edge

vehicle started to overheat on ramp during emission test

Pass 22 May 2015 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2015 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 79,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,366 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 61,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,989 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 42,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 27,151 miles

Engine management lamp is indicating a fault

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,579 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 9,342 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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YY55 VFE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY55 VFE, 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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YY55 VFE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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