2005 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8L Petrol · KB55 FHC
2005 Chevrolet Matiz (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 37,441 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB55 FHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/12/2025
- 37,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB55 FHC 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 (KB55 FHC) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective gone cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E.M.L. warning light is ON. (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to nearside rear excessively binding. (1.2.1 (g))”.
KB55 FHC Mileage History
- 05/12/202331,877 mi
- 05/12/202331,887 mi+10 mi
- 17/12/202435,040 mi+3,153 mi
- 24/12/202537,434 mi+2,394 mi
- 27/12/202537,441 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,699 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: Good
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