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AK55 RXZ

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,700 mi
Last recorded67,700 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RXZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 67,700 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wing arch corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 67,700 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wing arch corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 64,668 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 60,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 57,131 miles

Front Exhaust mounting slightly corroded, but secure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF tyre slightly wearing on inner edge.

Fail 26 Sep 2015 57,131 miles

Front Exhaust mounting slightly corroded, but secure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF tyre slightly wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,175 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust mounting broken but system still supported by other mountings

Fail 3 Oct 2014 49,174 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust mounting broken but system still supported by other mountings

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,285 miles

nearside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 27 Sep 2013 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 19 Oct 2012 40,470 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriated

Front exhaust mounting is corroded

N/S/R Brakes are slightly binding

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,470 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriated

Front exhaust mounting is corroded

N/S/R Brakes are slightly binding

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,402 miles

front screen chipped

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,770 miles

front screen is chipped in zone B

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Sep 2010 34,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front screen is chipped in zone B

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2009 31,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,413 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,186 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 RXZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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