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WG06 CEA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 CEA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 77,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front exhaust-flex deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2024 77,424 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front exhaust-flex deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2023 63,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly lagging in operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

front exhaust-flex deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2023 63,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly lagging in operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

front exhaust-flex deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2022 45,786 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 45,785 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 27,008 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 27,007 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2020 26,549 miles

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

slight stone chips

Pass 10 May 2019 25,797 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 25,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm perished both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 24,516 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 24,516 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 23,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 21,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 19,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 18,376 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,110 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 16,109 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 14,581 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 14,581 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 12,360 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2010 8,004 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 4,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WG06 CEA 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 66.7%.

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 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 WG06 CEA, 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 WG06 CEA registered?

WG06 CEA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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