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WJ06 WYW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,295 mi
Last recorded100,295 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 WYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 100,295 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,902 miles

Exhaust front metal support fractured / needs reweld....

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 78,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,024 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,442 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very bad oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,442 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,528 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

exhaust tailbox bracket broken,exhaust still supported ok

Fail 9 Mar 2015 54,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

exhaust tailbox bracket broken,exhaust still supported ok

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,863 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade split on end

slight ware/play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,440 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 20 Feb 2013 35,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,541 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,877 miles

off side wiper wiper deteriating

Pass 28 Feb 2009 13,090 miles

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

Oil leak

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 WYW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

WJ06 WYW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ06 WYW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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