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RO06 YEJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,923 mi
Last recorded36,923 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 YEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 36,923 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 36,923 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 36,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 35,330 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,655 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,221 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,766 miles

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

nearside and offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,916 miles

exhaust flexi damaged

nearside and offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Fail 20 Jan 2020 32,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi damaged

nearside and offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Pass 23 Jan 2019 31,783 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 31,781 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,421 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 28,909 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 28,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,485 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,900 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,595 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,946 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 23 Feb 2009 16,061 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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RO06 YEJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RO06 YEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO06 YEJ registered?

RO06 YEJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is RO06 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 YEJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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