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WR06 VMJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

51,893 mi
Last recorded51,893 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 VMJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 51,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine sump rusty ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,855 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak (sump rusty)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 46,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,529 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,481 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2014 36,481 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine light on at time of test

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,390 miles

Engine MIL on

Windscreen very dirty inside slightly blurring vision to front

Windscreen wipers starting to smear screen.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine MIL on

Windscreen very dirty inside slightly blurring vision to front

Windscreen wipers starting to smear screen.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,770 miles

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2010 20,770 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2009 17,098 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,098 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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WR06 VMJ 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 53.3%.

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 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 WR06 VMJ, 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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WR06 VMJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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