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WK56 VLC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,188 mi
Last recorded84,188 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VLC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,188 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres mis-shaped

rear axle corroded and mounting bushes worn

Fail 26 Sep 2019 84,166 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres mis-shaped

front track control arms centre bushes perished. and offside retaining washer corroded

rear axle corroded and mounting bushes worn

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,401 miles

underside components have surface corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,390 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,989 miles

underside components corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 74,956 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

underside components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,709 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 70,709 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s/f (3.5.1k)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,726 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,573 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,434 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 48,434 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,224 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,132 miles

Advise: Exhaust system corroded.Front mount insecure.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,132 miles

Advise: Exhaust system corroded.Front mount insecure.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 36,715 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres perished

both front tyres getting low

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,715 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres perished

both front tyres getting low

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,171 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,376 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 24,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VLC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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