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GY56 JBZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,309 mi
Last recorded43,309 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 JBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,309 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from repaired area (7.1.2)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

nearside front and offside rear wheeltrims pinching valves

Fail 18 Jul 2016 35,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from repaired area (7.1.2)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

nearside front and offside rear wheeltrims pinching valves

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight out of balance on front brakes

Fail 25 Jun 2015 26,869 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes binding

rear brakes binding

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,490 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 15,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 5,079 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,748 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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GY56 JBZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY56 JBZ, 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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What year was GY56 JBZ registered?

GY56 JBZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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