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WU56 ZWD

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,318 mi
Last recorded71,318 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 ZWD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 71,318 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 71,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 70,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,418 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 58,988 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 58,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,432 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 25 Feb 2019 42,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 37,099 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,040 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 28,775 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

perish marks/cracks in offside and nearside front tyre valve stems.

slight leak around E.G.R. gasket.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 28,772 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

perish marks/cracks in offside and nearside front tyre valve stems.

slight leak around E.G.R. gasket.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,054 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,432 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 16,180 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,646 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner tread near 1.6mm.

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 ZWD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZWD, 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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WU56 ZWD is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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