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BT54 FMJ

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,250 mi
Last recorded71,250 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FMJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 71,250 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,518 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 61,967 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 61,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 58,499 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 May 2017 58,395 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 54,531 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 54,427 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,782 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 47,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,220 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal antilsip is slightly worn

clutch pedal antislip is missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,666 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jan 2012 32,314 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,212 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,317 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

n/s rear tyre close to limit on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,281 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 19,265 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,024 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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BT54 FMJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT54 FMJ, 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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BT54 FMJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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