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FY56 XAA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,647 mi
Last recorded90,647 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XAA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 90,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / phone mounts ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear door hinges stiff to open

Fail 9 Jan 2020 90,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / phone mounts ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear door hinges stiff to open

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,634 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 bald spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,509 miles

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Offside headlamp image poor

Pass 17 Dec 2016 60,133 miles

Nearside Front abs ring cracked

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,406 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,219 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 56,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,476 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,415 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,054 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,295 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 50,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FY56 XAA 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 73.3%.

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 FY56 XAA, 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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FY56 XAA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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