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AV55 LXG

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LXG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,046 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezing

Nearside front tyre close to limit and perishing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sump heavily corroded and leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2015 100,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet safety catch siezing

Nearside front tyre close to limit and perishing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sump heavily corroded and leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,373 miles

Nearside front tyre perished/slightly damaged on outer shoulder

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 96,373 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre perished/slightly damaged on outer shoulder

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,374 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 91,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,445 miles

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

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

front & one rear exhaust mounting broken but exhuat still supported

rear bumper detached at bottom

wipers & windscreen greasy causing slight smearing when wipers operated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,356 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 37,876 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,401 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2008 21,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

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 LXG is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LXG, 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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What year was AV55 LXG registered?

AV55 LXG is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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