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BJ55 OAB

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,538 mi
Last recorded44,538 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OAB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 44,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 44,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 43,716 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 43,715 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,211 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 42,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 41,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,629 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 40,629 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,055 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,692 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,281 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,611 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,547 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 30,547 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 26,131 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,065 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,161 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 11,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,131 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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BJ55 OAB is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BJ55 OAB, 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 BJ55 OAB registered?

BJ55 OAB is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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