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BL05 YKW

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,175 mi
Last recorded75,175 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YKW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 75,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 75,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,644 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,165 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,904 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,604 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 52,953 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 52,946 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,005 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 48,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault stay on (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,902 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 41,900 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 37,123 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 37,123 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2015 36,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on, indicating malfunction in the system

Pass 28 May 2014 32,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,443 miles

Airbag warning lamp indicating an airbag fault.

Engine management warning lamp indicating an engine fault.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,972 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 21,732 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 21,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 18,261 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 18,261 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2009 11,774 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,833 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 YKW is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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