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WJ56 RVT

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,170 mi
Last recorded30,170 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 RVT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 30,170 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 22,544 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 22,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 22,528 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 22,528 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp going out when brake applied sidelight (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when sidelights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 22,491 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 21,901 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 20,676 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 20,676 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 20,258 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 18,453 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 18,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 17,502 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 17,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 15,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 14,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,914 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,015 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 11,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,554 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 RVT is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ56 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

WJ56 RVT is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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