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HG06 YGZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 YGZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 52,249 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed x3 as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,312 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 49,296 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear lower sill severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,155 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 44,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,907 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 42,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 42,870 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills marked in yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,155 miles

exhaust rear support broken

interior adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aims

near side front tyre worn on edge

play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2018 38,451 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear support broken

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 38,451 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear support broken

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,433 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,057 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 16,614 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 16,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,716 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 14,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,421 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,679 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 10,679 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,564 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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HG06 YGZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HG06 YGZ, 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 HG06 YGZ registered?

HG06 YGZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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