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YX06 WMY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,677 mi
Last recorded55,677 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 WMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,677 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all suspension components corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,013 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all suspension components corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf osf nsr osr (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nsf osf (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 49,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf to nsr hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf to osr hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive exhaust blowing (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure joint and hub clamp worn (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf osf nsr osr (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nsf osf (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,664 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 43,664 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mounting is insecure, exhaust system is still secure

offside front wiper blade is split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,339 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter is corroded

offside front wiper blade is split

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 25 Mar 2013 32,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter is corroded

offside front wiper blade is split

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 23 Mar 2012 26,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,535 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 12,487 miles

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

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

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 WMY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WMY, 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 WMY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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