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AO55 UVH

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,419 mi
Last recorded62,419 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 62,419 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated BOTH SIDES. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,022 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,270 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 47,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2015 44,595 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,299 miles

front exhaust flexy and centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2014 41,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front exhaust flexy and centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,055 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 32,055 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,904 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,036 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 UVH is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UVH, 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 UVH is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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