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AO55 HGM

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,063 mi
Last recorded62,063 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HGM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,063 miles

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

front upper macpherson strut pin excessive movement both side

nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosin

Fail 7 Apr 2022 62,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

front upper macpherson strut pin excessive movement both side

nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosin

Pass 6 Apr 2021 58,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,410 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,482 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 38,482 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,480 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 38,457 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,084 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 24,455 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,963 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 18,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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 HGM is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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