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BL05 YLH

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,801 mi
Last recorded55,801 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YLH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,801 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 55,801 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 53,198 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 53,198 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near side rear sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 50,742 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 49,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edges and barely legal. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing.

Fail 12 May 2017 49,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edges and barely legal. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing.

Rear tyres under inflated.

Pass 9 May 2016 47,921 miles

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges suggest steering GEO.

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 9 May 2016 47,921 miles

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges suggest steering GEO.

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 8 May 2015 45,829 miles

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

slight deterioration on front exhaust pipe flexi

Fail 8 May 2015 45,829 miles

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

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

slight deterioration on front exhaust pipe flexi

Pass 12 May 2014 42,343 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 42,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,246 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 39,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,521 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,513 miles

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

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 26 Aug 2011 27,986 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,372 miles

front pads very low

ns blade split

number plate light bulbs going dull

Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,324 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 YLH is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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