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AV55 YBP

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,312 mi
Last recorded76,312 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YBP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,312 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 76,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,893 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,890 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,518 miles

both front tyres close to limit

slight bind from n/s/r brake

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,607 miles

All exhaust mounts corroded

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All exhaust mounts corroded

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,691 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 46,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,300 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,181 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,896 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AV55 YBP is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is AV55 YBP safe to buy?

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