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YM55 SYR

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,271 mi
Last recorded52,271 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 SYR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 52,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 49,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 46,361 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 46,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 41,106 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 41,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 33,691 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 32,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 31,113 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 27,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,145 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 27,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,284 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,602 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,973 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 21,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,547 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,640 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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YM55 SYR is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YM55 SYR, 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 YM55 SYR registered?

YM55 SYR is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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