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WG06 YSE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,042 mi
Last recorded67,042 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 YSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 67,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s n/s (7.1.2 (b))

n/s and o/s outer sills corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2025 55,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 55,775 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,177 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 53,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 52,127 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 50,046 miles

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

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

Front both sides/suspension struts corroded

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes/corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 50,046 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position not locking (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides/worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged BOTH SIDES/badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front both sides/suspension struts corroded

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes/corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front shock absorbers corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 49,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front shock absorbers corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,454 miles

Front shock absorbers surface corrosion

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,535 miles

Front both sides/struts corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 45,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front both sides/struts corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 43,908 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread/out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,187 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 42,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension components corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,373 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 15,538 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 May 2013 15,538 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 6,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 6,352 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 5,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 4,297 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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WG06 YSE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YSE, 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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WG06 YSE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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