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M55 BDJ

2019 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,402 mi
Last recorded64,402 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 BDJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 64,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inline fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting close to limit markers & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting close to limit markers & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 22,569 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 57,214 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2025 57,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both NSF & OSF (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2024 19,107 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 52,801 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 52,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 14,335 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 48,205 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 48,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 9,685 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 45,689 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 45,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottom of column (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust mount adrift

fuel filter housing rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 30,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15inch (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,989 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 21,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2014 21,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2013 16,945 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 16,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 12,244 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 11,090 miles

o/s/f outer brake pad getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 9,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 8,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 6,781 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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M55 BDJ is a 2019 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M55 BDJ, 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 7 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M55 BDJ is a 2019 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 August 2019.

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