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GV55 DRO

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,452 mi
Last recorded61,452 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DRO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 61,452 miles

Exhaust flexible joint broken

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 61,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexible joint broken

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,216 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 58,216 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smeary

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 57,176 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 57,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 53,356 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 51,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 50,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,817 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,409 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 42,409 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,228 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but not effecting the overall support of exhaust system.

Pass 7 May 2013 30,972 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,871 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 24,871 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 20,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,634 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 9,646 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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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GV55 DRO is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 GV55 DRO, 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 GV55 DRO registered?

GV55 DRO is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GV55 DRO safe to buy?

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