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WU56 ZWK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,173 mi
Last recorded42,173 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 ZWK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 42,173 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 41,784 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2025 41,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2024 41,182 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 41,182 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 40,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 39,253 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,593 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,189 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,746 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 32,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 26,262 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 22,499 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,004 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Aug 2013 19,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Aug 2012 15,902 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,220 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZWK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

WU56 ZWK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WU56 ZWK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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