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BG05 VVO

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,961 mi
Last recorded89,961 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VVO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 89,961 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 89,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat wear on outer fabric

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 87,141 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front drivers seat wear on outer fabric

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

n/s and o/s inner cv boots secured by plastic zip ties

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,831 miles

cuts in o/s n/s rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 22 Feb 2017 84,821 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

cuts in o/s n/s rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,807 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 81,803 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 76,123 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,945 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 63,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,138 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 29,374 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 VVO is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVO, 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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BG05 VVO is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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