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BL05 OUE

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,580 mi
Last recorded88,580 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 OUE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,580 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 88,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 87,561 miles

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

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 80,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,147 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014
Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,828 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low

slight cracking all tyres

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 OUE is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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