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WU56 YCJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,360 mi
Last recorded76,360 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 YCJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 76,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,114 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,114 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,069 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,064 miles

Slight play in steering

Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 49,546 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 44,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 41,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,452 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn

tracking

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WU56 YCJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU56 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

WU56 YCJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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