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GK06 WJG

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,805 mi
Last recorded70,805 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 WJG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 70,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 70,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 70,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

various points of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,774 miles

ALL BALL JOINT DUST COVERS PERISHED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement T C A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement T C A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VARIUOS POINTS OF CORROSION

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brakes noisy

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,879 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 64,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi - pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi - pipe (7.1.2)

front exhaust mount broken , exhaust secure at time of test

nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,540 miles

1x front exhaust hanger broken

front brake discs worn and corroded

front flexi exhaust starting to deteriorate

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,938 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,532 miles

clutch biting very high

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,295 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,998 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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GK06 WJG is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK06 WJG, 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 GK06 WJG registered?

GK06 WJG is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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