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KD05 OWM

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,449 mi
Last recorded74,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 OWM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 74,449 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat and into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fadded (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outter sills marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal pad missing

o/s/f tyre worn on in side edge

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,908 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,508 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,301 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 64,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,638 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 24 Jul 2014 60,631 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

engine management light is on

Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,315 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,842 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 42,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,953 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,803 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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KD05 OWM is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KD05 OWM, 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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KD05 OWM is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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