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AK05 VZH

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,144 mi
Last recorded86,144 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VZH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 86,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,684 miles

Sills have general age related corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills have general age related coronation

Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,031 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 68,031 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,084 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 65,084 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,275 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 61,273 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,580 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 42,667 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,249 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 24,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 11,442 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 10,597 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,879 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 6,660 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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AK05 VZH is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK05 VZH, 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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What year was AK05 VZH registered?

AK05 VZH is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is AK05 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VZH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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