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BJ05 VDC

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VDC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (anti roll bar) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,489 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 54,489 miles

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,675 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 53,675 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 52,761 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outers sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 52,759 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outers sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 52,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 52,594 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 52,586 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2017 51,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

main brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 51,557 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

main brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 48,261 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 May 2015 44,883 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 May 2015 44,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,565 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank has slight corrosion around filler inlet.

headlamps deteriated

Pass 2 May 2014 40,969 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,326 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 25,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 20,367 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 16,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,928 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 VDC is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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