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DU56 WRJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WRJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 81,544 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 81,544 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,102 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 115/65/13 IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD AREA AND INNER S-WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 76,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 115/65/13 IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD AREA AND INNER S-WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,430 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,911 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,473 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 68,472 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 60,136 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,001 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,503 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 45,503 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,886 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 15,886 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre pressure low - possible puncture

rear wiper blade split

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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DU56 WRJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU56 WRJ, 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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DU56 WRJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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