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WG56 JOH

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,772 mi
Last recorded74,772 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 JOH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 74,772 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,207 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,701 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 60,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 59,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 53,478 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 53,478 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,243 miles

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

rear axle bushes sepperating

Fail 17 Nov 2011 31,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear axle bushes sepperating

Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,636 miles

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

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

offside front top mount rubber not seated

Fail 18 Nov 2010 23,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

offside front top mount rubber not seated

Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,066 miles

n/s/f wiperblade split

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 JOH is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WG56 JOH, 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 WG56 JOH registered?

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

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