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WP55 HTU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,367 mi
Last recorded80,367 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 HTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,367 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 80,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 72,852 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,346 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 62,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,528 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,992 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 36,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 30,144 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,560 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front brake pads look worn.

nearside front tyre worn outer edge below 1.6mm.

nearside no. plate lamp discoloured.

rear no. plate delaminating.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,196 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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WP55 HTU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WP55 HTU, 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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WP55 HTU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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