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AO55 BLZ

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,486 mi
Last recorded81,486 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,486 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body rust (6.1.B.2)

Wheel arch corroded - N/S/R

Fail 1 Jul 2016 73,314 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Under body rust (6.1.B.2)

Wheel arch corroded - N/S/R

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,529 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,332 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,237 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,456 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Aug 2011 41,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,846 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 34,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,022 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 29,019 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,307 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 BLZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO55 BLZ, 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 BLZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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