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BF55 WVR

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,575 mi
Last recorded91,575 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WVR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F and N/S/F low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 91,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F and N/S/F low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 88,695 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 84,221 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 84,218 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,286 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2019 79,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,407 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 64,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps connections cleaned (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working connections cleaned (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,070 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,069 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,100 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,186 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,660 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 43,660 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust mounting insucure

Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,918 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 18,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WVR is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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