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WJ06 LYK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,195 mi
Last recorded52,195 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 LYK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 52,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, extremely worn on inner edge no ply/cords visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter extremely corroded, no leaks present at time of test.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,731 miles

Front wipers getting worn

under side getting corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 39,706 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded in two places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wipers getting worn

under side getting corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,718 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to get corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 37,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to get corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,616 miles

Front wipers getting worn

most of the exhaust brackets have been corroded off and have been bolted back together with clamps and are fine but the exhaust is a bit tired

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,674 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 33,674 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,523 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,047 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,628 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 21,626 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,909 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 14,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,765 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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WJ06 LYK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ06 LYK, 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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WJ06 LYK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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