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MW55 DTO

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,614 mi
Last recorded49,614 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 DTO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 49,614 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 43,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 43,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,172 miles

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

Rear axle heavy corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 42,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended belt twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle heavy corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,445 miles

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

heavy corrosion on rear axle

n/s/ washer jet inopp

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 5 Sep 2019 40,549 miles

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

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

Nearside front washer in-op

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 39,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,615 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,265 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Nearside washer not working

Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,692 miles

Both rear number plate bulbs starting to deteriorate

Both rear tyres are wearing low on tread + starting to perish

Exhaust front section starting to deteriorate

Nearside front seat belt slow to return

Nearside front wheel bearing has very slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2014 29,129 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish + worn to 3mm on inner edges / Rear wiper starting to split

Rear brakes are slightly imbalanced / Both front wheel bearings have slight play / Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play / Offside rear brake binding lightly

Pass 12 Jan 2013 26,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake tight

Pass 7 Jan 2012 22,456 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 18,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 11,087 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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MW55 DTO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MW55 DTO, 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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MW55 DTO is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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