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BD05 EPL

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,440 mi
Last recorded52,440 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EPL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 52,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 43,339 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 43,339 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 40,717 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 37,960 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2017 35,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 31,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,604 miles

both rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,990 miles

Both rear tyres heavilly cracked and perished

Fail 7 Jun 2014 23,990 miles

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

Both rear tyres heavilly cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,313 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres perished/cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,463 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 May 2010 12,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,958 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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BD05 EPL is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD05 EPL, 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 BD05 EPL registered?

BD05 EPL is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BD05 EPL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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