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WF56 MLV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,586 mi
Last recorded56,586 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 MLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 56,586 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 52,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

Fail 2 Jan 2025 52,718 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 18 Dec 2023 50,762 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,048 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 39,238 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 39,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 36,985 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 36,982 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 32,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 27,092 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 just leagl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 19,975 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 19,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 18,939 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 18,025 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 18,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,380 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 13,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 10,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 6,987 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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WF56 MLV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WF56 MLV, 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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WF56 MLV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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