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WJ56 VFC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,067 mi
Last recorded65,067 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VFC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 65,067 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to sills on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight knock from rear shocks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear shock absorber bushes knocking

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,524 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,189 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edge

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres wearing inside edge

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,699 miles

front exhaust mount cracked and rusty

rear axle mounts becoming unbonded

rear exhaust mount snapped off

Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front exhaust mount cracked and rusty

rear axle mounts becoming unbonded

rear exhaust mount snapped off

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,695 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 26,668 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)

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 VFC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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