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AO55 BLN

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,434 mi
Last recorded47,434 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BLN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 47,434 miles

Emissions not tested ref large exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust flexi snapped (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced due to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch rotten and sharp edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,152 miles

All 4 tyres perishing & cracked

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 44,152 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear sill holed & become detached from inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

All 4 tyres perishing & cracked

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

item removed from view prior to test

Fail 16 Sep 2016 40,474 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

item removed from view prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,323 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 37,323 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

unable to check emissions due to broken exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

offside outer sill and nearside rear outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,748 miles

Front exhaust mounting fractured [system supported].

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,586 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,496 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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AO55 BLN is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO55 BLN, 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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AO55 BLN is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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