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HJ56 YLZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,404 mi
Last recorded56,404 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,404 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 56,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill- within 30cm of suspension/ seatbelt mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,856 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear brake, slight bind on rotation

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 47,044 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear brake, slight bind on rotation

Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 39,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 35,492 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,492 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,055 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 29,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,968 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,731 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Oct 2010 18,161 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,161 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished.

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 YLZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HJ56 YLZ, 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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HJ56 YLZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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