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HG56 YCB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,875 mi
Last recorded61,875 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 YCB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 61,875 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 61,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 57,853 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount worn

Offside Front strut top mount worn

Fail 25 Nov 2024 57,853 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mount worn

Offside Front strut top mount worn

Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,243 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 47,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge - no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge - no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 47,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge - no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge - no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 44,052 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,325 miles

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2020 41,325 miles

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

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2019 39,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,239 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 36,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 33,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,506 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 21,066 miles

Nearside front seat belt webbing contaminated, slightly affecting retract mechanism.

Unable to inspect nearside and offside rear seat belts fully due to child seats fitted.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 18,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads over 75% worn

Fail 4 Dec 2012 18,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads over 75% worn

offside front wiper blade torn/worn

Pass 9 Dec 2011 15,108 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R not allowung full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2010 10,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 6,792 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 6,792 miles

Offside Front 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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HG56 YCB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG56 YCB, 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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HG56 YCB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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