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WJ56 RVW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,183 mi
Last recorded113,183 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 RVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 113,183 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear outer sills corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 113,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear outer sills corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear sills corroded both sides

Fail 12 Aug 2019 113,037 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear sills corroded both sides

Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,792 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 8 Aug 2018 112,787 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,722 miles

Eml lit

wipers poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,245 miles

Eml lit

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.2.6)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,707 miles

Mil lamp lit

Osf seat belt slow retracting

nsf wiper poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2015 110,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mil lamp lit

Osf seat belt slow retracting

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf wiper poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,188 miles

engine lamp lit

osr axle bush worn

Fail 13 Aug 2014 100,188 miles

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

engine lamp lit

osr axle bush worn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,975 miles

rear brake operation

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 81,043 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,947 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,794 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 10 Aug 2010 59,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

slight play in rack

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,814 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 RVW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RVW, 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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WJ56 RVW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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