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WU06 UYL

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,035 mi
Last recorded74,035 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 UYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 74,035 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 72,218 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,297 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 68,249 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamps no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both side lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,044 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 66,027 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,316 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 60,287 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 60,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,978 miles

nearside rear tyre at 3.mm on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,010 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)

slight bearing noise from rear wheels when spun

Fail 11 Jul 2017 56,009 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

slight bearing noise from rear wheels when spun

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,432 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Sep 2016 54,432 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Sep 2016 54,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,842 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 49,805 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,135 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,453 miles

Rear brakes noisey recommend further inspection

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,668 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,267 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 22,267 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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WU06 UYL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU06 UYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU06 UYL registered?

WU06 UYL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is WU06 UYL safe to buy?

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