2005 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · LG55 VRN
2005 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 32,330 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 VRN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2024
- 32,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG55 VRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Chevrolet Matiz (LG55 VRN) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Exhaust system insecure FLEXI/ CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LG55 VRN Mileage History
- 21/09/202227,242 mi
- 18/09/202329,813 mi+2,571 mi
- 14/09/202432,330 mi+2,517 mi
Average of roughly 2,567 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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