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AP05 DDE

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,442 mi
Last recorded69,442 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DDE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,716 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 55,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust mount missing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 29 Aug 2014 51,777 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,569 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 20,951 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,951 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,394 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,182 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,957 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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AP05 DDE is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP05 DDE, 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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AP05 DDE is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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