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YX06 LYC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,297 mi
Last recorded132,297 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 LYC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 132,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,020 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded nearside and offside.

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 123,018 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Inner and outer sills corroded nearside and offside.

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 111,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

outer sills corrroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 98,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 85,473 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,251 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 74,251 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,228 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,094 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,419 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 29,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,907 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 20,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,052 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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YX06 LYC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YX06 LYC, 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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YX06 LYC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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