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WV06 ZYM

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,886 mi
Last recorded51,886 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 ZYM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 51,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,325 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 49,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 44,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

alternator belt deteriorated

power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 36,723 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 36,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,842 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 32,842 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,206 miles

slight drag on offside rear brake

Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,200 miles

Offside Rear light worked when tapped

Offside Rear slight bind

Fail 24 Apr 2015 16,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,796 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,396 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 6,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 3,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 3,205 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 2,480 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade end split.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 2,480 miles

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

offside front wiper blade end split.

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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WV06 ZYM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WV06 ZYM, 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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WV06 ZYM is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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