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BJ05 VDF

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,246 mi
Last recorded61,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VDF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 61,246 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,998 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 43,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,775 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 38,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,333 miles

Headlaamp lenses deteriorated

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,736 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls

o/s/f tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,807 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,239 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 VDF 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 78.6%.

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

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