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YG55 GDA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,312 mi
Last recorded72,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 GDA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2021 72,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 63,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount slight movement

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,666 miles

nearside outer sill corroding

sump corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2018 58,664 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside outer sill corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

sump corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,321 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 54,321 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2mm/bald inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,387 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 50,387 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,369 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 46,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,385 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 42,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

low effort to offside rear service brake

Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,776 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 37,776 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,346 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 33,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,023 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,925 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 24,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,929 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 14,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YG55 GDA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG55 GDA, 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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YG55 GDA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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