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WF06 TGU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,596 mi
Last recorded38,596 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 TGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,596 miles

front exhaust flexy is deteriorated but not leaking

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 38,307 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,078 miles

Front flixe pipe damaged but no leak

Fail 12 Mar 2019 37,078 miles

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front flixe pipe damaged but no leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,304 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,286 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,381 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre percering on s/wall

Fail 23 Mar 2011 20,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,255 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 12,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,590 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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WF06 TGU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WF06 TGU, 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 WF06 TGU registered?

WF06 TGU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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The MOT history for WF06 TGU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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