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EX56 YHM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,118 mi
Last recorded63,118 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 YHM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 63,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,937 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 58,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,978 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 51,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,169 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,046 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2013 35,046 miles

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,938 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 32,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,648 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,911 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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EX56 YHM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX56 YHM, 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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EX56 YHM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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