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DE56 DYB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,532 mi
Last recorded75,532 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 DYB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2025 69,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,026 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 56,786 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 56,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,641 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 49,641 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,447 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 42,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 35,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,892 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 24,309 miles

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

Offside Front tyrte worn on edges and cracking in tread pattern

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,071 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 16,071 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 14,569 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,355 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 9,068 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 6,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 6,636 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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DE56 DYB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DE56 DYB, 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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DE56 DYB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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