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YJ06 OJS

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,524 mi
Last recorded64,524 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 OJS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 64,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front subframe support bar corroded

Fuel tank support strap corroded but not excessive

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Spring also has slight corrosion (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 64,456 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front subframe support bar corroded

Fuel tank support strap corroded but not excessive

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Spring also has slight corrosion (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2017 57,646 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 57,646 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 51,404 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 51,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 May 2015 47,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 47,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 44,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 40,246 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 40,244 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 35,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,962 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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YJ06 OJS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ06 OJS, 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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YJ06 OJS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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