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SB55 YZA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,195 mi
Last recorded80,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 YZA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,195 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at cup area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has 3mm and taper wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 77,986 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the outside

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,551 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 74,781 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drivers & passengers end bushes have detearation (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both drivers & passengers rear pipes leading to drums (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 74,776 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drivers & passengers end bushes have detearation (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both drivers & passengers rear pipes leading to drums (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 73,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubber Bush Splitting (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubber Bush Splitting (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 71,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubber Bush Splitting (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubber Bush Splitting (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,161 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread close to limmits

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,328 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,090 miles

Exhaust front mounting not fully secure.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,410 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,649 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,563 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 23,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SB55 YZA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SB55 YZA, 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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SB55 YZA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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