2005 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · KL05 MLU
2005 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 54,396 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 995cc
KL05 MLU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2023
- 54,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
KL05 MLU Mileage History
- 08/05/200824,798 mi
- 06/05/200927,183 mi+2,385 mi
- 07/05/200927,183 mi
- 06/05/201029,374 mi+2,191 mi
- 13/04/201130,894 mi+1,520 mi
- 16/04/201130,897 mi+3 mi
- 30/04/201232,332 mi+1,435 mi
- 15/05/201334,336 mi+2,004 mi
- 17/05/201334,336 mi
- 14/05/201440,609 mi+6,273 mi
- 15/05/201440,609 mi
- 07/05/201542,765 mi+2,156 mi
- 18/04/201644,587 mi+1,822 mi
- 09/05/201746,159 mi+1,572 mi
- 17/04/201847,713 mi+1,554 mi
- 01/05/201847,757 mi+44 mi
- 24/04/201949,518 mi+1,761 mi
- 13/08/202051,181 mi+1,663 mi
- 16/08/202151,413 mi+232 mi
- 31/08/202151,420 mi+7 mi
- 01/09/202151,421 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/202252,882 mi+1,461 mi
- 01/09/202252,882 mi
- 31/07/202354,396 mi+1,514 mi
- 31/07/202354,396 mi
Average of roughly 1,944 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
KL05 MLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Chevrolet Matiz (KL05 MLU) between May 2008 and July 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
Common Problems: CHEVROLET MATIZ
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