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2005 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · GJ05 OJR

GJ05 OJR

2005 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 35,581 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET MATIZ
Year / Origin
2005 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 May 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,581 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 May 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of passes over the last several years. The most recent test on 20 May 2024 at 35,581 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just one week prior at 35,553 miles. While the failure showed no specific defects in the log, it suggests a clerical error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the retest, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,700 miles per year. Between March 2021 and May 2024, the car covered only 1,387 miles, indicating it is used sparingly or remains stationary for extended periods. While this low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of inactivity often lead to secondary issues such as fluid degradation or the perishability of rubber-based components which are not captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody, as low-mileage cars are prone to corrosion if left in damp environments. The lack of advisories regarding suspension bushes or brake corrosion in the records is encouraging, but the age of the vehicle necessitates a check for perished seals and seized calipers. Given the infrequent use, verifying the condition of the tyres and hoses is essential, as these components fail through age regardless of low tread depth.
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GJ05 OJR Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
  • 35,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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GJ05 OJR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Chevrolet Matiz (GJ05 OJR) between March 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

GJ05 OJR Mileage History

  1. 15/03/202234,782 mi
  2. 06/04/202335,224 mi+442 mi
  3. 13/05/202435,553 mi+329 mi
  4. 20/05/202435,581 mi+28 mi

Average of roughly 366 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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