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YT56 VLG

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,930 mi
Last recorded90,930 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 VLG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 90,930 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 28 Sep 2024 87,854 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 27 Sep 2023 84,632 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,976 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body, brake pipes and suspension components heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Sep 2022 80,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body, brake pipes and suspension components heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Sep 2021 77,646 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust at rear

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,204 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 71,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,383 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,881 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,024 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter

Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust shows slight corrosion.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 51,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust shows slight corrosion.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 47,370 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,280 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,249 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,349 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,582 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 23,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres inner edges worn

nearside rear tyre has a cut to the treads less than 25mm and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,237 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

nearside rear tyre has a cut to the treads less than 25mm and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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 VLG is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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