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WM06 BKN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,068 mi
Last recorded41,068 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 BKN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 41,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion under the car

Pass 11 Jul 2025 40,142 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2025 40,118 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 38,494 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 36,645 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 34,862 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,072 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 33,071 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 31,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel slightly tight to turn.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,968 miles

Exhaust front flexible pipe starting to deteriorate/corrode

Nearside and offside front headlamp lens starting to fog over

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,146 miles

Centre Front Front exhaust flexi pipe start to deteriorate

Engine Management Light is on

Fail 8 Jul 2016 24,146 miles

Centre Front Front exhaust flexi pipe start to deteriorate

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 21,929 miles

engine management light on

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2015 21,928 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

slight binding nearside rear wheel

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,642 miles

Strong advise front and rear tyres inner edges feathered

Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,413 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,601 miles

Advise n/s/r shock damp

Strong advise o/s/r shock damp

Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,222 miles

N/S/R shock absorber damp

Rear tyres feathered inner edges

Very slight drag rear brakes n/s and o/s

Fail 11 Jun 2010 10,169 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/R shock absorber damp

Front tyres feathered inner edge

Very slight drag rear brakes n/s and o/s

Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,962 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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WM06 BKN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM06 BKN, 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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WM06 BKN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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