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BD05 EPY

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

31,357 mi
Last recorded31,357 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 31,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2024 31,357 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2023 27,845 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 27,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 23,487 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 23,487 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2020 15,310 miles

outer sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 15,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

outer sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 13,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded filler neck support bracket badly corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 13,410 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 13,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 12,766 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 12,764 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 11,380 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 11,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 10,651 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,788 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 5 Aug 2013 9,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,771 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 6,629 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,467 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,151 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 EPY is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BD05 EPY, 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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BD05 EPY is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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