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SB06 BYY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 BYY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,109 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders

Fail 1 Oct 2019 72,107 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear brakes slight binding

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,122 miles

both outer sills corroded

centre exhaust section corroded

front brake imbalance borderline pas

metal brake pipes corroded in places

slight imbalance on rear brakes

suspension components corroded in places

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,157 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,476 miles

front suspension legs corrosion in places

offside front lower suspension arm surface corrosion

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes in places

Pass 23 May 2015 52,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 29 May 2014 47,428 miles

front windscreen has light scores

Fail 28 May 2014 47,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front windscreen has light scores

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front inner wheel arch cover loose

Pass 16 May 2013 41,482 miles

front windscreen has light scoring

Fail 15 May 2013 41,482 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust front pipe flexi joint and mounting corroded and repaired

front windscreen has light scoring

Pass 23 May 2012 34,475 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 34,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 26,065 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 26,062 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 19,724 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 14,922 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)

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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SB06 BYY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB06 BYY, 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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SB06 BYY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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