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AO55 XSC

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,676 mi
Last recorded82,676 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XSC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2024 82,676 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 80,034 miles

engine support bush worn

Fail 27 Apr 2023 80,034 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine support bush worn

Pass 4 May 2022 78,217 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement is detereated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 78,187 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,340 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2021 76,340 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 74,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filter very corroded and weak

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 1 Feb 2019 71,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front one broken, centre one weak, one rear one missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter very corroded and weak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Seat belt missing Centre rear was covered by seat cover (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also has a slight bind on hand rotation. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a small crack in a line but not in the drivers view at time of test. (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also has a slight noise on hand rotation. (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 70,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also has a slight bind on hand rotation. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a small crack in a line but not in the drivers view at time of test. (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also has a slight noise on hand rotation. (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front abs ring corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,566 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,158 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,201 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 43,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,308 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,830 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XSC is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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