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MF56 PYH

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,791 mi
Last recorded70,791 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 PYH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 70,791 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in the middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 57,877 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 57,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 48,729 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective rear gearbox mount bush perished/split ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 48,729 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play n/s front strut has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play o/s front strut top excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid o/s rear, rear wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment n/s ball joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment n/s track rod end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s ball joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s track rod excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective rear gearbox mount bush perished/split ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamps lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,294 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 37,609 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 37,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,070 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 34,045 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door trim. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,433 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,773 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 13,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,128 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front abs rotors rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2009 7,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight side movement in handbrake lever

Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,486 miles

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

slight side movement in handbrake lever

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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MF56 PYH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF56 PYH, 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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MF56 PYH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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