2005 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · BL05 OUJ
2005 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 42,901 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL05 OUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 42,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL05 OUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Chevrolet Matiz (BL05 OUJ) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
BL05 OUJ Mileage History
- 10/11/202340,737 mi
- 22/11/202340,741 mi+4 mi
- 13/11/202441,689 mi+948 mi
- 26/11/202542,896 mi+1,207 mi
- 02/12/202542,901 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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