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AP05 KFR

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,764 mi
Last recorded68,764 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KFR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,764 miles

Emissions not tested due to major hole in rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe braket snapped off at flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to marked lens (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel foot brake not working (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner treads / and near side rear 1556513 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

clutch biting point high

Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,942 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge oth rear tyres apx 2 - 3 mm 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 64,867 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect marked lenses both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected light dimmer than tail light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp lens seriously defective both front side lights flickering on and off (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 60,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 60,863 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,673 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 55,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,305 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Advice N/S/R inner tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,582 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 44,469 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,830 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 24,708 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,713 miles

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

all 3 wipers split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,518 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 5,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 4,175 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 KFR is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KFR, 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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What year was AP05 KFR registered?

AP05 KFR is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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