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BL05 CEV

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,906 mi
Last recorded100,906 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CEV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 100,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2018 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,991 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,598 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge and punctured

OSR brake slightly binding

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 71,598 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge and punctured

OSR brake slightly binding

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,248 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,248 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 42,960 miles

both front driveshaft a/b/s rings cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,301 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 25,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,215 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,949 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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BL05 CEV is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL05 CEV, 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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BL05 CEV is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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