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AO55 OMB

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,578 mi
Last recorded48,578 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OMB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 48,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 48,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,416 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn inner edge 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 46,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn inner edge 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,510 miles

Front Exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155 65 13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded F-R just before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded F-R just before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 43,510 miles

Front Exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155 65 13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded F-R just before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded F-R just before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,882 miles

Coolant low

Engine oil leak

Exhaust flexi section poor condition, 1st bracket corroded away

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

Offside Slight play in track rod

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 26,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 24,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,717 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,226 miles

both rear number plate lamps slightly dim

windsreen washer jet direction poor

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 OMB is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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