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WJ06 OGD

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,596 mi
Last recorded58,596 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 OGD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 58,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 50,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 50,062 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,020 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 44,020 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 42,130 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 42,129 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 41,304 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 41,304 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,722 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 40,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,855 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2018 30,959 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 30,958 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,006 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 25,006 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,525 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,286 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,710 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,914 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 8,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

play in drivers seatbelt stalk-retaining bolt secure

Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,336 miles

play in drivers seatbelt stalk-retaining bolt secure

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 OGD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WJ06 OGD, 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 OGD registered?

WJ06 OGD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ06 OGD shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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