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EX56 YHO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,668 mi
Last recorded57,668 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 YHO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,668 miles

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,538 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s.f inner 4mm other approx 7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge and 4.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion o.s sill but not excessive

Fail 1 Apr 2021 55,538 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s.f inner 4mm other approx 7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge and 4.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm tread and wearing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion o.s sill but not excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2019 54,418 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres feathering

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,176 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,299 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

o/s/r tyre 1.6 inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,823 miles

o/s/r seat belt slight damage

Pass 15 Jan 2015 39,388 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres wearing on tread shoulders

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 29,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 25,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2010 21,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2009 16,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,832 miles

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

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 YHO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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