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WJ56 RVV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,804 mi
Last recorded43,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 RVV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,804 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 43,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 41,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 41,121 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 37,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 33,984 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 33,884 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides incorrect bulbs fitted (4.3.3 (b))

Rear wheel bearings not tested due to brake binding

Pass 3 Feb 2020 33,689 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 33,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 33,149 miles

none obligatory lights not working front and rear

Fail 11 Jan 2019 33,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

none obligatory lights not working front and rear

Pass 5 Jan 2018 29,827 miles

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,883 miles

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge + close to limit + chunks out of outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre close to limit + perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,545 miles

both rear wheels binding

Fail 4 Jan 2016 22,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheels binding

Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,361 miles

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

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Jan 2015 18,361 miles

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

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

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Jan 2014 13,427 miles

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

nearside wiper rubber split

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2013 9,725 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,146 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 9,146 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2011 8,011 miles

Drivers wiper split

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 8,011 miles

Drivers wiper split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,879 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 6,879 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,109 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 RVV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

WJ56 RVV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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