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AV05 HGM

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,678 mi
Last recorded56,678 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HGM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 56,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment or repair may be needed

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,573 miles

Drivebelts perished

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Axle bushes splitting

Fail 6 Feb 2023 54,547 miles

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

Drivebelts perished

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Axle bushes splitting

Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Washer jet poor

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 47,306 miles

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

Nearside washer inop

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres perished

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 3 Feb 2020 47,297 miles

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

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

Nearside washer inop

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres perished

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Dec 2018 44,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,888 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 33,553 miles

145/80x13 on front

155/65x13 on rear

clutch worn

Pass 22 May 2012 30,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,703 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,096 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,441 miles

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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AV05 HGM is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV05 HGM, 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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AV05 HGM is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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