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BK55 YME

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,713 mi
Last recorded59,713 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 YME
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,713 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 58,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust blowing at flexi

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 56,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 54,462 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 52,731 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 52,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring broken/fractured (1.6 (e))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 47,722 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 44,833 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 42,763 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,555 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eml on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,464 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 38,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 27,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

management warning light staying on

n/s rear tyre wearing away from inner and outer edges o/s front tyre away from inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2012 27,407 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

management warning light staying on

n/s rear tyre wearing away from inner and outer edges o/s front tyre away from inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2011 16,899 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 16,897 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2010 7,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 3,314 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,379 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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BK55 YME is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK55 YME, 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 BK55 YME registered?

BK55 YME is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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