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RY55 YGV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,657 mi
Last recorded83,657 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 83,657 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 83,657 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,156 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2023 74,436 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2022 72,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,410 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,799 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,751 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 49,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,175 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,258 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 44,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,745 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,956 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012 40,283 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,283 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,267 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 89,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 89,830 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 68,521 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 47,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,774 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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RY55 YGV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RY55 YGV, 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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RY55 YGV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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