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YT56 ELC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,821 mi
Last recorded62,821 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 ELC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,821 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on.

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre just above the limit and cracked.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 62,800 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on.

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre just above the limit and cracked.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,525 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 59,525 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven 39% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust bracket broken near gearbox

Fail 25 Jan 2014 51,839 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust bracket broken near gearbox

Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

front exhaust mounting corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2013 45,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

front exhaust mounting corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light on

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

LHR seat belt not tested

Pass 8 Jan 2010 21,086 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 21,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 ELC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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