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BL05 YLA

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,146 mi
Last recorded74,146 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YLA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 74,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,334 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible hoses deteriorating. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion starting in nsr/osr outer sills.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brakes binding on (,at the time of the test.)

Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,737 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,692 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides torn (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,681 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front EXHAUST PIPE FLEXIBLE OUTER GAUZE CORRODED AND INCOMPLETE.

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND OUTER WALL CUT.155/65/13

Offside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL CUT.155/65/13.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,102 miles

Nearside OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

STRONGLY ADVISE;NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER AREA.

TYRE SIZE;155/65/13

Fail 3 Sep 2015 51,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

STRONGLY ADVISE;NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER AREA.

TYRE SIZE;155/65/13

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,652 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn.

Tyre size;155/65/13

Fail 23 Sep 2014 37,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Tyre size;155/65/13

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,142 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 21,806 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,435 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,583 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,330 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 9,431 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 YLA is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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