MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides coroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil sump pan corroded.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil sump pan corroded.
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills on both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil sump pan corroded.
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills on both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake pipes slightly corroded
FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE
FRONT FLEX PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND BALD ON OUTER EDGE
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BLOWING
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front brake disc has been hot
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake disc has been hot
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD BREAKING UP (3.5.1g)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front tyres worn on inner edge and tread depths low (advise 4 wheel alignment when tyres chanded to check suspension geometry)
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AJ55 BCZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 BCZ, 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 BCZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 November 2005.
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