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AJ55 BCX

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,756 mi
Last recorded72,756 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BCX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 72,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 72,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 70,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,355 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust hanger brackets broken but still secure

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,059 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 64,055 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,862 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 61,862 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

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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AJ55 BCX is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AJ55 BCX, 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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AJ55 BCX is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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