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YT56 EKY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,435 mi
Last recorded87,435 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 EKY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 87,435 miles

outer sills repaired and under sealed

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,055 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 87,055 miles

Headlamp aim not tested aims not tested due to product on lenses (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,586 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 86,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,842 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 81,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,207 miles

slight uneven front brake appliction

Fail 30 Nov 2017 108,480 miles

Emissions not tested major blow from front exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,126 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 66,107 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,669 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 52,746 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn but not smooth.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Parking permit moved from drivers view.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,746 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn but not smooth.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Parking permit moved from drivers view.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,061 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 47,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,958 miles

front wipers poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2012 39,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

front wipers poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,744 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 30,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

osr brake noisy

Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,326 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,686 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 9,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YT56 EKY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YT56 EKY, 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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YT56 EKY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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