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AK55 YML

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,708 mi
Last recorded83,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YML
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 83,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded / strong advisory (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot area / strong advisory (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded / strong advisory (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Fail 23 Jan 2026 83,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded / strong advisory (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot area / strong advisory (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded / strong advisory (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,376 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Axle Swing Arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Fail 17 Jan 2025 79,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Axle Swing Arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,944 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake backplate corroded / missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general / some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 71,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 71,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both have uv damage and no dipped pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 68,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes also corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

throttle pedal rubber off

Fail 14 Jan 2021 67,075 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes also corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

throttle pedal rubber off

Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 65,847 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 64,310 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both images misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner area 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

windscreen has slight wiper marks & wipers deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2017 61,040 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner area 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

windscreen has slight wiper marks & wipers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,193 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 59,193 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Registration plate lamps deteriorated

Windscreen marked by wipers

Fail 14 Jan 2015 56,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Registration plate lamps deteriorated

Windscreen marked by wipers

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,202 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 51,202 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,395 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 21,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,292 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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AK55 YML is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AK55 YML, 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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AK55 YML is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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