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AO55 XRU

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,597 mi
Last recorded56,597 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,597 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 56,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring Broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid @ Hub (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill +2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,498 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 52,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,937 miles

child's seats fitted to the rear adult belts not tested

Fail 24 Nov 2015 50,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

child's seats fitted to the rear adult belts not tested

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,203 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 49,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,523 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 47,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 44,779 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,779 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,512 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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AO55 XRU is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AO55 XRU, 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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AO55 XRU is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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