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BF55 WVV

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,364 mi
Last recorded94,364 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WVV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,978 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2019 89,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,560 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,898 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 78,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,081 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,834 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear sill corroded

oil leak to engine

Fail 17 Sep 2015 70,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear sill corroded

oil leak to engine

Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,257 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,346 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,837 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,638 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,566 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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BF55 WVV is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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