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2005 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · KF05 LNT

KF05 LNT

2005 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 40,590 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET MATIZ
Year / Origin
2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/08/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (23/09/2026)
Recorded Mileage
40,590 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/08/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 23/09/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
995cc

KF05 LNT Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2021
  • 40,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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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.

KF05 LNT Mileage History

  1. 21/02/20088,601 mi
  2. 23/02/200912,291 mi+3,690 mi
  3. 16/02/201016,503 mi+4,212 mi
  4. 22/02/201118,917 mi+2,414 mi
  5. 22/02/201118,917 mi
  6. 28/02/201220,159 mi+1,242 mi
  7. 01/03/201321,036 mi+877 mi
  8. 18/02/201422,045 mi+1,009 mi
  9. 23/02/201523,199 mi+1,154 mi
  10. 24/02/201624,166 mi+967 mi
  11. 05/04/201724,692 mi+526 mi
  12. 15/02/201825,247 mi+555 mi
  13. 24/01/201927,525 mi+2,278 mi
  14. 24/01/201927,528 mi+3 mi
  15. 18/11/201929,707 mi+2,179 mi
  16. 25/08/202030,964 mi+1,257 mi
  17. 25/08/202030,988 mi+24 mi
  18. 03/08/202140,590 mi+9,602 mi
  19. 03/08/202140,590 mi

Average of roughly 2,379 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

KF05 LNT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 14:04
MOT Analysis

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

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Chevrolet Matiz (KF05 LNT) between February 2008 and August 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 03 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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