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WV56 DKU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,600 mi
Last recorded51,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 DKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2026 51,600 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 44,319 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight brake judder on application, recommend inspection of possible abs fault

Pass 25 Jan 2024 41,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing on exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 38,747 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight mist on steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 38,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight mist on steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 36,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 36,589 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,355 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 25,285 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,673 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2016 14,900 miles

Front Number plate. Cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2016 14,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Number plate. Cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,475 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 7,767 miles

off side rear brake slight binding

Pass 30 Jul 2013 7,181 miles

slight brake binding off side rear

Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,636 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 5,918 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 4,848 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 3,766 miles

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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WV56 DKU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WV56 DKU, 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 WV56 DKU registered?

WV56 DKU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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