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AO55 BNL

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,578 mi
Last recorded74,578 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BNL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,578 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust flexi deteriorated

headlamps discoloured

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 74,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen

exhaust flexi deteriorated

headlamps discoloured

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,033 miles

both headlamps discoloured

chip in windscreen

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,635 miles

both headlamps discoloured

chip in screen

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 72,984 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2021 72,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 72,595 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,745 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test torch ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,256 miles

both front headlights cloudy but image ok

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,882 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,779 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly perished

front pipe exhaust flexi cover broken up

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,008 miles

Front exhaust front mounting broken

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 57,008 miles

Front exhaust front mounting broken

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,693 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,754 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,797 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,937 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Throttle pedal rubber missing

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,063 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 BNL is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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