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BL05 YLG

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,741 mi
Last recorded51,741 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YLG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 51,741 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 51,741 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,268 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 45,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 37,959 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,754 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,260 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 25,260 miles

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

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

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,851 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracking and n/s/r sidewall slightly damaged

slight cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,864 miles

front wiper blades smearing

osf tyre slightly damaged outerwall

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,205 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,541 miles

front pads getting low

nsr tyre slightly cracked

osf tyre getting low and slightly cracked

osr tyre slightly cracked

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,487 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 11,487 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,482 miles

front blades split

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 YLG is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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