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BL05 CFG

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,015 mi
Last recorded44,015 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper blade ends just beginning to split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper ends just beginning to split

Rear no plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,863 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 15 Dec 2014 39,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2013 33,890 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 27,731 miles

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

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

light cracking to n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads .

Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,731 miles

light cracking to n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads .

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,504 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 18,347 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,348 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 12,096 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 7,558 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 CFG is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CFG, 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 BL05 CFG registered?

BL05 CFG is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is BL05 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 CFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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