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GP06 UMW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,185 mi
Last recorded46,185 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 UMW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 46,185 miles

Front (exhaust hanger missing)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 46,152 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended lose . (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended lose . (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi deteriorated . (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 43,257 miles

front exhaust (flexi) deteriorated, also front exhaust mount deteriorated

rear axle/subframe corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,798 miles

Front suspension corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2024 40,727 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded, no longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ABS ring Cracked (1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded, no longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Front suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2023 38,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 36,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front 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 11 Jun 2022 36,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 34,994 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 34,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 33,429 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 33,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 30,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,422 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,761 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 15,760 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,643 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,079 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 10,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,885 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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GP06 UMW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GP06 UMW, 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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GP06 UMW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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