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AO55 LRY

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,023 mi
Last recorded91,023 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LRY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 91,023 miles

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

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

outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 91,023 miles

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

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

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

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 87,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the inner with cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 87,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn arm end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near and Offside sills around previous repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the inner with cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 76,778 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 76,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm, tyre out off shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake binding but not excessively osf,osr holding slightly not major (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sump corroding & leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 67,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,578 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,524 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 60,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,678 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 56,553 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,886 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 51,049 miles

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

front brake pads 25% life left

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,886 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,012 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,993 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 LRY is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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