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HJ56 YLV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,511 mi
Last recorded30,511 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 30,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 29,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 29,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 28,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 27,128 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 26,012 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 24,905 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 24,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 24,303 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 24,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,101 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 21,356 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,990 miles

Front power steering pump slightly noise

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 18,667 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from pump area (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,952 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 14,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 12,537 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 12,536 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,747 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 10,747 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 8,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 6,491 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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HJ56 YLV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HJ56 YLV, 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 HJ56 YLV registered?

HJ56 YLV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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