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HY06 USW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,961 mi
Last recorded63,961 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 USW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 63,961 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 63,961 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 60,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,792 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 53,316 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,293 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 46,866 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 46,866 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 43,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,489 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,072 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 37,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 31,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has split but not deep enough to reach the cords or plys

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 31,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when bake applied side light goes out (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has split but not deep enough to reach the cords or plys

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 25,786 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 6 Jan 2015 18,784 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 14,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,581 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 13,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,728 miles

both rear shocks damp

Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 8,849 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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HY06 USW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HY06 USW, 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 HY06 USW registered?

HY06 USW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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