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BL05 OPZ

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,076 mi
Last recorded63,076 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 OPZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

possible wiper linkage worn

Fail 13 Nov 2017 63,076 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

possible wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Nov 2016 59,720 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 59,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,713 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,544 miles

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front/centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn/perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,215 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished small cracks starting

Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,213 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished small cracks starting

Pass 2 May 2012 44,104 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 41,250 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2010 37,463 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,554 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 35,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,551 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres b oth at 1.6mm

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 OPZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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