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AO55 HHE

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,106 mi
Last recorded110,106 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HHE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2021 110,106 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch corroded temporary repairs done covered in stone chip (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded repaired and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front qaurter glass temporary repairs done

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded repaired covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,526 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 96,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 96,755 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,097 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 88,018 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi. (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 80,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi. (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,306 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 73,277 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint near side font lower (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,135 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight movement on rear subframe rubber bushes

slightm seepage on power steering rack

suurface rust developing on subframes

Fail 23 Feb 2015 64,135 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight movement on rear subframe rubber bushes

slightm seepage on power steering rack

suurface rust developing on subframes

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,324 miles

dent in near side inner wheel rim

drag on near side front wheel

off side front tyre getting down on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2014 55,324 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

dent in near side inner wheel rim

drag on near side front wheel

off side front tyre getting down on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 48,625 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,578 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 31,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,875 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,371 miles

Front tyres edges scrubbing

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 HHE is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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