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WG56 JOA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,532 mi
Last recorded93,532 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 JOA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 93,532 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,444 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,917 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 81,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,094 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of body showing signs of surface rust

Fail 15 Jul 2020 77,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washers not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s rear number plate light not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working o/s front side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s front inner tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 69,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 61,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,520 miles

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

front brake discs rusted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,520 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,485 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,447 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 53,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,641 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,582 miles

both rear axle bushes sepperating

flat spot on offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2011 35,582 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

both rear axle bushes sepperating

flat spot on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,515 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,411 miles

Nail in offside 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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WG56 JOA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WG56 JOA, 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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WG56 JOA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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