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YY56 OFJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,496 mi
Last recorded33,496 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 OFJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 33,496 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi weak and hanger snapped

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber split ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 24,166 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 24,157 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 19,791 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES HEAVY CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside DENTED FROM FRONT TO REAR

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 19,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working BOTH SIDES (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BROKEN LENS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES HEAVY CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside DENTED FROM FRONT TO REAR

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 15,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 10,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 9,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 4,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 4,001 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 3,782 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 3,782 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 3,451 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 3,450 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 3,203 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 2,692 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 2,223 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 1,701 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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YY56 OFJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY56 OFJ, 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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YY56 OFJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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