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KB05 VJJ

2005 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,817 mi
Last recorded87,817 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Matiz41,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 VJJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,817 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Brake pipes corroded

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Drivers seat belt stalk loose

Fuel tank corroded around neck

Outer sill area's corroded

Rear flexi brake hose's cracked

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Suspension coil springs corroded

o/s/f floor area corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 84,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Brake pipes at rear corroded

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Drivers seat belt stalk loose

Front brake disc's worn & corroded

Fuel tank corroded around neck

Outer sill area's corroded

Rear flexi brake hose's cracked

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Suspension coil springs corroded

o/s/f floor area corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,836 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 77,836 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,841 miles

front brake discs wearing loe

front pads wearing low

Fail 30 Jun 2016 74,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes rusty

front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,100 miles

wiper linkage weak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,094 miles

front and rear tyres signs of cracking in tread pattern

slight movement in front wiper linkage

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,495 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,495 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,171 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,775 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,272 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing lpw on outside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,944 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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KB05 VJJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KB05 VJJ, 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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KB05 VJJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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