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WM06 BKU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,940 mi
Last recorded89,940 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 BKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 89,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,834 miles

outersills corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2017 79,834 miles

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

outersills corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,364 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 64,364 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,430 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 37,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,016 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,998 miles

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)

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)

fluid residue on offside front brake caliper, no signs of a leak from any componant

Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,471 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 20,282 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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 BKU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM06 BKU, 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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What year was WM06 BKU registered?

WM06 BKU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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