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BF55 WVP

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WVP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,410 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,496 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower engine mounting split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R Tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 72,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R Tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,736 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear engine mounting showing of deterioration (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate deteriorating in condition (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,734 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear engine mounting showing of deterioration (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate deteriorating in condition (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,872 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,962 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 48,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,840 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,763 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 40,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,400 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 34,398 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 21,441 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 21,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BF55 WVP is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF55 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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