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YT56 XLO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

14,949 mi
Last recorded14,949 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 XLO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 14,949 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front shockers and suspension corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear mounting areas corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 14,947 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front shockers and suspension corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear mounting areas corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 11,717 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 11,711 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 11,113 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 10,531 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 10,525 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 10,386 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 10,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 9,624 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 9,157 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 9,157 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 8,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 7,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 6,486 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 5,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 4,529 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 3,088 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 XLO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XLO, 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 XLO registered?

YT56 XLO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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