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BJ55 OUU

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,473 mi
Last recorded84,473 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OUU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 84,473 miles

EML light on

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,799 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,988 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,833 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,693 miles

front wiper blades slight smearing

osr tyre getting low and slight cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2011 51,693 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slight smearing

osr tyre getting low and slight cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,316 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 47,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,982 miles

front wiper blades smearing

nsr tyre getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,023 miles

front blades slightly poor

nsf tyre getting low

number plate lights slightly dull

osf tyre on limit

rear blade split

rear tyres slight cracking

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 OUU is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 OUU registered?

BJ55 OUU is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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