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AJ05 YPE

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,297 mi
Last recorded72,297 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YPE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,297 miles

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2025 72,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2024 70,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 69,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 67,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate lights dim

slight power steering leak

Fail 4 Jan 2021 64,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate lights dim

slight power steering leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,560 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,206 miles

centre to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

gearbox oil weep

oil weep of the power steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,391 miles

Power steering leak

both centre and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 56,388 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust clamp has broken away (7.1.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both side lights are blue (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering leak

both centre and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust join are corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,594 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 53,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,580 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,876 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 41,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken still supporting system

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,222 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,358 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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AJ05 YPE is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 41,260 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 AJ05 YPE, 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 21 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ05 YPE is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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