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YJ56 FTC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,227 mi
Last recorded112,227 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 FTC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 112,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,662 miles

both rear outer sills corrded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 88,653 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sills corrded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 82,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,045 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,044 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 66,640 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 66,638 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,307 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,836 miles

NSF wiper split

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,788 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,241 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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YJ56 FTC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ56 FTC, 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 YJ56 FTC registered?

YJ56 FTC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YJ56 FTC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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