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BL05 YKX

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,979 mi
Last recorded75,979 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YKX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,979 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded joining tank ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (155/65/13)

eml illuminated on dash display

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and broken but not causing any leaking of gases

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 13 Sep 2017 75,979 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded joining tank ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (155/65/13)

eml illuminated on dash display

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and broken but not causing any leaking of gases

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,567 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,567 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 66,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 58,584 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 47,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 40,077 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,742 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 23,742 miles

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

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

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 YKX is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

BL05 YKX is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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