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WD55 XUZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,789 mi
Last recorded92,789 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 XUZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 92,789 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 87,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 77,959 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake has little reserve travel

headlamps slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill but not excessive

Fail 1 Mar 2022 77,959 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake has little reserve travel

headlamps slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill but not excessive

Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,033 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 72,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,988 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,369 miles

Front most exhaust metal hanging bracket broken away,however exhaust system remains supported by other brackets.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear tyre on 3MM.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,732 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 52,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,307 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,306 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,218 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,218 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,789 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 35,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,558 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,858 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,458 miles

n/s front tyre wall perished

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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WD55 XUZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WD55 XUZ, 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 WD55 XUZ registered?

WD55 XUZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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