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NA56 WGJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

40,560 mi
Last recorded40,560 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 WGJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 40,560 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 39,964 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 39,956 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake calliper binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 39,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 39,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 38,671 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade torn on ends

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,949 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 37,136 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 35,728 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from corroded sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,142 miles

Offside Front binding slightly

slight oil leak, possibly due to sump corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 34,142 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front binding slightly

slight oil leak, possibly due to sump corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,295 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 33,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,604 miles

Exhaust mounting arms on silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,612 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,475 miles

both rear tyres are getting low [worn on the edges]

Fail 30 Jul 2012 25,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

both rear tyres are getting low [worn on the edges]

front brake discs slightly rusty

needs tracking

rear wiper blade fouling the trim

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,163 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 23,163 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,572 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,273 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 13,263 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NA56 WGJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NA56 WGJ, 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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NA56 WGJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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