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BJ05 VCY

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,837 mi
Last recorded56,837 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VCY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,837 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 56,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 30 Jan 2015 53,595 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,111 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,169 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,030 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 40,030 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,211 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 19,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,143 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
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BJ05 VCY is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ05 VCY, 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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What year was BJ05 VCY registered?

BJ05 VCY is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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