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BD55 XFF

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,510 mi
Last recorded83,510 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 XFF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,510 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 83,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle bracket (7.1.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 76,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,255 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 58,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,966 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,933 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2013 52,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 23 Oct 2012 48,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,128 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,816 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 25,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 10,752 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 10,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BD55 XFF 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 62.5%.

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 BD55 XFF, 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 BD55 XFF registered?

BD55 XFF is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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