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WR55 DXA

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,874 mi
Last recorded57,874 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 DXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 57,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 49,736 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 48,821 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody Corrosion - N/S/F Shock, O/S/F Shock, N/S/F Suspension Arm, O/S/F Suspension Arm, Front Anti-Roll Bar, Rear Axle, Fuel Filter

Fail 8 Dec 2023 48,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody Corrosion - N/S/F Shock, O/S/F Shock, N/S/F Suspension Arm, O/S/F Suspension Arm, Front Anti-Roll Bar, Rear Axle, Fuel Filter

Fail 15 Nov 2023 48,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 47,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Wheel trims fitted all round

Fail 7 Nov 2022 47,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Wheel trims fitted all round

Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,079 miles

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,672 miles

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

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

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shocker bush worn

Offside Rear Upper shocker bush worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,889 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 42,889 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8MM 155/65R13T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,755 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 40,755 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,094 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 20 Jun 2013 27,472 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r seat adult belt not checked

Fail 20 Jun 2013 27,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r seat adult belt not checked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,043 miles

front exchaust mount corroded not supporting exchaust

front tyres wearing inner outr edges

no rear seat belts checked due to child seats fitted

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,353 miles

no rear seat belts checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 14,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2009 11,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,757 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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WR55 DXA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WR55 DXA, 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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WR55 DXA is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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