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YP56 SXZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,030 mi
Last recorded51,030 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 SXZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch

Pass 22 Jan 2024 46,516 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 42,549 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 42,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,908 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 35,969 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 35,969 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 33,168 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 31,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,296 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,513 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm 155/65 13t

Fail 27 Nov 2015 24,513 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm 155/65 13t

Pass 23 Nov 2014 21,352 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

front brake pads getting low

slight deterioration front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,363 miles

Adjusted headlight aims.

Bracket on front section of exhaust corroded away, still supported.

Exhaust front flexi outer sleeve deteriorating.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 16,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,275 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,355 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 7,726 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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YP56 SXZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YP56 SXZ, 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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YP56 SXZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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