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YT56 XTU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,699 mi
Last recorded72,699 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 XTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR TOWARD FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONY JUST MET

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SOME BODY PARTS CORRODED

Fail 20 Aug 2025 72,699 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH VERY BADLY CRACKED 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR TOWARD FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SOME BODY PARTS CORRODED

Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,051 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 72,029 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,095 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,893 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 49,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,803 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 40,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,187 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 29,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,702 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 13,702 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front wipers smear

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,673 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,498 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,331 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 XTU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

YT56 XTU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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