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BK05 RBU

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,642 mi
Last recorded53,642 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,642 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT HEADLAMP LENCES OPAQUE

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,164 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 46,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,826 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,402 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,731 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,901 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 34,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,263 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 32,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,227 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 30,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,439 miles

both front aim slightly low

o/s/rear passenger door has intimitant fault in opening

vin plate insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2010 19,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,825 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,184 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 16,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,536 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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BK05 RBU is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK05 RBU, 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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BK05 RBU is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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