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BG54 FZU

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,881 mi
Last recorded67,881 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 FZU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low DIPPED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,284 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Rear torsion bars are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 57,633 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corrded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,676 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 53,665 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,067 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing on outer sidewalls

fuel filter corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2014 50,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing on outer sidewalls

fuel filter corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (advise tracking)

sidewalls of both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,371 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads low

nearside front road wheel distored

Fail 6 Jan 2012 40,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads low

nearside front road wheel distored

nearside head light dull

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,114 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 26,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 19,047 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,433 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?

Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
61,622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,507
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,166
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27,842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,606
Stop lamp not working 22,245
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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BG54 FZU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 39,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG54 FZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG54 FZU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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