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WU56 YBZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,588 mi
Last recorded85,588 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 YBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2022 85,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 83,304 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 83,304 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped and hanger and rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30 cm of rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wont work with sidelights on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached both hangers rusted away (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 79,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 155/65R13 73T. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 4mm @centre of tread. 155/65R13 73T. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 2.7mm @centre of tread. 155/65R13 73T. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 75,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and perished in tread area. 155/65R13 73T. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 75,487 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S and O/S, inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and perished in tread area. 155/65R13 73T. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 71,617 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 71,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 67,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on driveshaft joint cracked but not insecure (3.4.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 67,570 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately ABS ring on driveshaft joint cracked (3.4.4)

Pass 28 May 2016 63,930 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 63,929 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,680 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,707 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,707 miles

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

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

Cuts on offside rear inner sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake pad material appears to be breaking up

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check Rear wheel bearings due to brake binding

Pass 17 Aug 2013 53,523 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

front exhaust support corroded & insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,159 miles

both rear service brakes binding, would recommend attention

Fail 8 Aug 2012 48,158 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear service brakes binding, would recommend attention

Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,239 miles

Nearside Rear 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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WU56 YBZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU56 YBZ, 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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WU56 YBZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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