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BG05 VVC

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,383 mi
Last recorded54,383 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VVC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,585 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 51,578 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,266 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 37,213 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 37,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 32,916 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,908 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 27,902 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 23,687 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 15,257 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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BG05 VVC is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG05 VVC, 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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What year was BG05 VVC registered?

BG05 VVC is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is BG05 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 VVC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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