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BF55 WUR

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,748 mi
Last recorded156,748 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WUR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 156,748 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Outer both sills heavy corrosion

Outer both sills heavy corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 151,720 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 144,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 136,533 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 136,533 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 134,207 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 133,982 miles

eml on

Oil leak

clutch rubber worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 133,979 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch rubber worn

eml on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 128,652 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 128,637 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 107,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,012 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 87,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

door mirror glass

exhaut front mounting corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,052 miles

handbrake travel requires attention soon

offside door mirror requires further attention soon

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

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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BF55 WUR is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF55 WUR, 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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BF55 WUR is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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