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WD55 YYC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,810 mi
Last recorded52,810 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 YYC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 52,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 49,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 49,241 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,353 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 45,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 41,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 36,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 33,285 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 33,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 25,155 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 20,249 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 16,037 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,768 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 14,766 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 12,244 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 12,244 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 10,515 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner quarter edges of tread

Front and rear steering and suspension components corroding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2012 9,246 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges of tread

Pass 14 Jan 2011 7,803 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 6,210 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 4,800 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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WD55 YYC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WD55 YYC, 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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What year was WD55 YYC registered?

WD55 YYC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2006.

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The MOT history for WD55 YYC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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