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WJ56 RVL

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,614 mi
Last recorded26,614 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 RVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 26,614 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 26,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 21,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

reversing lamp not working

Pass 21 Dec 2023 16,821 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 16,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 13,585 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 13,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 12,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 11,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 11,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 11,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 10,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low but only covered 220miles since last year (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Dec 2016 10,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads slightly thin but only done 300 miles in last year so may last some time (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Dec 2015 10,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2014 10,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 10,155 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 10,106 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 10,106 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,184 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inside edge.

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

Oil filter corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 4,516 miles

Child seat should not be fitted to front seat unless air bag is de-activated.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 1,475 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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WJ56 RVL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ56 RVL, 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 WJ56 RVL registered?

WJ56 RVL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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