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WJ06 LYR

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

40,921 mi
Last recorded40,921 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 LYR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 40,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 40,735 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 39,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 39,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 38,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 38,321 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 37,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 35,363 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 35,363 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 34,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,558 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 33,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65R13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,997 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,873 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,534 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,287 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,022 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 16,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,702 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 LYR is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LYR, 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 WJ06 LYR registered?

WJ06 LYR is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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