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AP55 DPY

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,309 mi
Last recorded28,309 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 28,309 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mount broken

Nearside front wheel damaged

Offside front brake starting to bind

Rear tyre treads cracked advise replacement

Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,744 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Rear tyre treads cracked

Slight damage Nearside front wheel

Fail 25 Mar 2020 27,742 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Rear tyre treads cracked

Slight damage Nearside front wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,695 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 25,153 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 25,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 24,025 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 24,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,787 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 22,157 miles

both rear tyres perished,front pipe hanger mount corroded away .

Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,614 miles

both front wipers are split just clearing front screen

exhaust is corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 15,958 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 13,717 miles

slight cuts in near side rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,764 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 15 Nov 2011 11,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Nov 2010 9,984 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Nov 2009 8,028 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 6,009 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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AP55 DPY is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc 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 AP55 DPY, 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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AP55 DPY is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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