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SB55 YZC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

26,767 mi
Last recorded26,767 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 YZC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2023 26,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,878 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 14,867 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure four out off five brackets corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded but no seriously weakened

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Jan 2021 14,495 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 14,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 14,218 miles

front and rear suspension compoments corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyre has cracking at tread areas

Fail 9 Jan 2020 14,212 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyre has cracking at tread areas

front and rear suspension compoments corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 13,727 miles

both front tyres has some cracking at tread areas

Fail 21 Jan 2019 13,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres has some cracking at tread areas

Pass 8 Jan 2018 13,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 12,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

advise near side front tyre has slight damage to sidewall and cracking at tread area

advise off side front tyre cracking at tread area

Pass 18 Jan 2016 11,753 miles

Offside Front Brake grabbing on slightly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 11,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake grabbing on slightly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 10,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front ABS pick up ring broken

Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,949 miles

nearside front ABS pick up ring broken

Pass 27 Jan 2014 9,352 miles

both front coil springs have slight corosion at base of springs

both front suspension arms corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 8,054 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 8,054 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 6,920 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 6,920 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2011 5,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 4,978 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 3,967 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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SB55 YZC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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