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AV55 LXE

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,580 mi
Last recorded43,580 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LXE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 43,580 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened at hub fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sills,arches & wings corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 43,549 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened at hub fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear & all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened at hub fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s rear arch corroded

sills corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 39,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear & all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened at hub fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s rear arch corroded

sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 34,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear & all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount missing & 1 rear mount cable tied but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r arch corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 34,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor pick up ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear & all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount missing & 1 rear mount cable tied but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r arch corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 32,272 miles

Exhaust front mount rusted away

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Running out of shape 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various o/s n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 32,262 miles

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

Exhaust front mount rusted away

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Running out of shape 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various o/s n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,364 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 27,358 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,918 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,567 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,018 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,019 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 LXE is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AV55 LXE, 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 LXE is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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