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WU56 SBZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 SBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 83,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,686 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 67,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,867 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 64,866 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 59,098 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,351 miles

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre worn close to 3mm

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s front brake showing signs of over heating

Fail 13 Jun 2018 49,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre worn close to 3mm

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s front brake showing signs of over heating

Pass 27 May 2017 44,626 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,622 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,070 miles

Installation of child seats prevent a full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 17 Nov 2015 35,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Installation of child seats prevent a full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 24 Nov 2014 27,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 17,805 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2011 14,861 miles

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

front tyres worn inner tread,2.0mm.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,831 miles

seepage from steering rack boots.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,162 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 9,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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WU56 SBZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WU56 SBZ, 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 WU56 SBZ registered?

WU56 SBZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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