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WM06 BLX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 BLX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 65,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 63,670 miles

ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 63,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,863 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 60,863 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,770 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 46,702 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box support broken (7.1.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,831 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 42,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,887 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 38,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,970 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Nov 2013 35,967 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,029 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING AND WEARING UNEVEN

Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,134 miles

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 12 Oct 2010 25,038 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,577 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 BLX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BLX, 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 BLX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 August 2006.

Is WM06 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM06 BLX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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