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MK06 UMY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,965 mi
Last recorded53,965 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 UMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 53,965 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 53,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 52,135 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens opacity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 50,734 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 50,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 49,723 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Opacity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 49,723 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Opacity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 46,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 46,708 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,213 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,689 miles

Alternator belt slack/squealing.

Bracket broken on exhaust but not affecting it in any way

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel squeaking when rotated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 45,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Alternator belt slack/squealing.

Bracket broken on exhaust but not affecting it in any way

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel squeaking when rotated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm corroded

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 22 Mar 2017 45,056 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower arm corroded

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,976 miles

exhaust corroded and front flex weak

front brake discs slight wear

nearside and offside front tyres inner tread slight wear

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,575 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,438 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,051 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,415 miles

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

exhaust bracket snaped

n/s wiper blade incorrect size

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,507 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,836 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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MK06 UMY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MK06 UMY, 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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MK06 UMY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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