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WK56 VKL

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,883 mi
Last recorded138,883 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VKL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 138,883 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 138,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,704 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 126,704 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s sill (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s sill (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement n/s/r (3.5.1k)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s/f (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,811 miles

rear suspension corroded

reverse lamp missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 112,811 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear suspension corroded

reverse lamp missing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ORS tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak from OSF driveshaft inner gearbox seal

Fail 15 Jul 2014 95,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ORS tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak from OSF driveshaft inner gearbox seal

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,122 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 85,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,477 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on the inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,512 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Aug 2011 57,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,838 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 43,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,261 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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WK56 VKL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WK56 VKL, 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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WK56 VKL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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