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GV06 WZX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,317 mi
Last recorded79,317 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 WZX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,317 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 79,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,796 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 53,978 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2014 46,741 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 31,896 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Unable to visually inspect brake lining at test but brakes are noisy on application.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 23,277 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Unable to visually inspect brake lining at test but brakes are noisy on application.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,620 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 10,545 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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GV06 WZX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV06 WZX, 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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GV06 WZX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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