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WU06 YWJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,359 mi
Last recorded88,359 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 YWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 88,359 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 80,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 58,901 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,974 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 48,166 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,705 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,061 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,195 miles

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Oil leak seen from below (source unknown)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,288 miles

two rear tyres cracking up on the outerwall

Fail 11 Feb 2015 22,288 miles

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

two rear tyres cracking up on the outerwall

Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,142 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,989 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,876 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 13,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,561 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 9,403 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 7,428 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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WU06 YWJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWJ, 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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What year was WU06 YWJ registered?

WU06 YWJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is WU06 YWJ safe to buy?

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