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AK55 HXZ

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,530 mi
Last recorded63,530 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HXZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 63,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 63,504 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 62,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner face outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2025 62,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner face outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm 155/65/r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 61,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front both front struts corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper slight lift upper suspension mount.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear surface corrosion rear axle.

Fail 17 Apr 2024 61,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front both front struts corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper slight lift upper suspension mount.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear surface corrosion rear axle.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,511 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 60,510 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,308 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 59,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/ seat belt mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus excessive play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/ seat belt mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2 mm.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,609 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,609 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking Fuel tank breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,623 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sump corroded and leaking slightly

Surface corrosion on various suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,501 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 56,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,094 miles

Front front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front osf brake binding slightly

Offside Front osf track rod end rubber gaiter split slightly

Rear surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,226 miles

front exhaust clamp broken ( can be welded)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,314 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 27 Jan 2015 31,152 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,791 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 22,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 20,980 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,912 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,951 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,827 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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AK55 HXZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AK55 HXZ, 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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AK55 HXZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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