2005 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8L Petrol · EG05 EPC
2005 Chevrolet Matiz (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 156,011 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EG05 EPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2024
- 156,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EG05 EPC 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 (EG05 EPC) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired ”; “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the bod”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
EG05 EPC Mileage History
- 08/09/2022137,466 mi
- 08/09/2022137,476 mi+10 mi
- 11/09/2023147,400 mi+9,924 mi
- 12/09/2023147,420 mi+20 mi
- 09/09/2024156,011 mi+8,591 mi
Average of roughly 9,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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