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BL05 OSA

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,561 mi
Last recorded81,561 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 OSA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 81,561 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top play

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,471 miles

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

Rear exhaust hangers corroded, x1 broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,951 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 61,951 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN AWAY FROM PIPE. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,110 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,988 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,009 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,762 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 OSA is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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