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YX56 FGV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,907 mi
Last recorded45,907 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 FGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2022 45,907 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no definite pattern, lens tarnished. n/s dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split in two, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , compliance A bar bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge , badly scrubbing tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear shoulders badly perished , nexen 155 65 13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air inlet pipe air filter housing to throttle housing split open

foot brake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,629 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,140 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 33,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,587 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 29,979 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 29,979 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 29,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,364 miles

Centre Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 22,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,249 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 19,200 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,347 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,771 miles

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

n/s headlight mounting bracket snapped(still secure)

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,085 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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YX56 FGV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX56 FGV, 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 YX56 FGV registered?

YX56 FGV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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