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YR06 RCF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,340 mi
Last recorded62,340 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 RCF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 62,340 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 62,340 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,487 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 59,150 miles

All suspension components corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 58,216 miles

All suspension components corroded

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 57,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 57,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 55,592 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack within ZONE A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,729 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,316 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 48,316 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,172 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 37,207 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 37,207 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,689 miles

both handbrake cables worn

Fail 28 Sep 2015 28,689 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

both handbrake cables worn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,379 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 22,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,444 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 19,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,916 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,112 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,723 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 15,716 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,788 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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YR06 RCF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 YR06 RCF, 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 YR06 RCF registered?

YR06 RCF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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