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BG54 FZV

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,406 mi
Last recorded42,406 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 FZV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,406 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,164 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,234 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 38,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and componants. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,462 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 37,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,690 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 36,689 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened holed inboard side (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,973 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,777 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 33,669 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,168 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 30,168 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,160 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,968 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 14,968 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 9,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 9,087 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 3,331 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 3,331 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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
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BG54 FZV is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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