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AK55 HYG

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,496 mi
Last recorded111,496 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HYG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 111,496 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly

both nearside and offside front track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded slightly

oil/fluid leak

Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 108,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 103,406 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,538 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 92,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres wearing heavily on edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,426 miles

all tyres wearing low

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 22 Sep 2014 84,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres wearing low

front brake pads 2/3 worn

front exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,200 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,206 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 63,206 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 55,661 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 55,661 miles

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

nearside front headlight condensated up.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,732 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AK55 HYG is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK55 HYG, 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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AK55 HYG is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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