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FY06 YLD

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,954 mi
Last recorded51,954 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 YLD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 51,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,708 miles

both front tyres advised to replace

n/s/r tyre cracking around in the centre

Fail 29 Sep 2017 47,707 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill both side rear corroded and hole (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported plus leaking (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres advised to replace

n/s/r tyre cracking around in the centre

Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,243 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 43,241 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,654 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 35,654 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,648 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 28,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 23,091 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,091 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,317 miles

accelorator peddal rubber missing

chips in screen

damage to n/s/f corner

exhaust flexi corroded and getting week

front exhaust mount behind flexi snaped

front pads look low

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

rear brakes binding

various scratchers

Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,219 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inner & outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,455 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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FY06 YLD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY06 YLD, 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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FY06 YLD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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