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BJ05 VDE

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,630 mi
Last recorded48,630 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VDE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 48,630 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear trailing arm corroded

rear wiper defective

slight play to both front inner steering tie rod ends

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

Fail 9 May 2019 48,630 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear trailing arm corroded

rear wiper defective

slight play to both front inner steering tie rod ends

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,924 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 45,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,037 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,468 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers poor

Pass 28 Feb 2015 36,698 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 31,503 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 31,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 26,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 23,046 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 23,046 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,879 miles

n/s/r tyre got slight cut on sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2010 20,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre got slight cut on sidewall

Fail 27 Jan 2009 17,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,200 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 VDE is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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