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GK06 WKU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,736 mi
Last recorded35,736 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 WKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 35,736 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front h/lamp lenses faded & image poor

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,179 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust, underside and suspension are corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,716 miles

front & rear suspension corroded

front wipers poor

Fail 30 Mar 2021 34,715 miles

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

front & rear suspension corroded

front wipers poor

Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,341 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,318 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,564 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,699 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,141 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

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 WKU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

GK06 WKU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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