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BJ55 OVC

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,205 mi
Last recorded68,205 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OVC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,205 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,757 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 61,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,353 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,352 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,632 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 46,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,437 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 36,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,165 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,960 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 OVC is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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