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YT56 VLF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,628 mi
Last recorded59,628 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 VLF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 59,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 51,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,645 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 28,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,153 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 21,161 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 21,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 19,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,505 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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,835 miles

Rear Wiper Split

Fail 3 Sep 2012 12,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near Side Front Wiper Smearing,Rear Wiper Split

Fail 7 Sep 2011 11,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,257 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,567 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,574 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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YT56 VLF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT56 VLF, 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 YT56 VLF registered?

YT56 VLF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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