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YS06 XLU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,467 mi
Last recorded92,467 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 XLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust bracket broken and exhaust fouling body

n/s rear tyre low tread cracking in treads worn on edges

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing also rough when rotated

suspect intermittant a/b/s fault

Fail 9 Jan 2018 92,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank areas (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust bracket broken and exhaust fouling body

n/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s rear tyre low tread cracking in treads worn on edges

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing also rough when rotated

suspect intermittant a/b/s fault

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,683 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,779 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edges

Fail 4 Jan 2016 80,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,071 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,011 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,018 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 72,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,255 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,668 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 54,213 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,518 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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YS06 XLU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS06 XLU, 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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YS06 XLU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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