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AV55 FET

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,034 mi
Last recorded114,034 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FET
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 114,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

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

head lights hazed but light output ok

Fail 11 Mar 2020 114,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

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

head lights hazed but light output ok

Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,873 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,873 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,872 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/13H (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,167 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,723 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,908 miles

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

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

offside front brake slightly dragging

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,374 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 76,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,417 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,560 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,419 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 41,419 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,158 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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AV55 FET is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV55 FET, 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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AV55 FET is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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