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BU54 NCJ

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,715 mi
Last recorded36,715 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 NCJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 36,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust poor but not blowing

Nearside Front Lower door skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats folded belts not checked

Fail 19 Jul 2018 36,711 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sill panels close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust poor but not blowing

Nearside Front Lower door skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats folded belts not checked

Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,094 miles

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

Nearside Front lower door corroded

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

all brake pipes coated but appear ok

both outer sill panels corroded and will require attention shortly

rear seats folded so unable to check seat belts

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,781 miles

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

Rear seats folded belts not checked

all brake pipes coated but appear ok

Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,066 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,075 miles

NSR TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE - ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Fail 29 Jul 2014 29,072 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

NSR TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE - ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,277 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Car has small engine misfire, recommend investigation.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear seats folded flat at time of test.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 28,277 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Car has small engine misfire, recommend investigation.

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear seats folded flat at time of test.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,989 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal rubber wearing through

front wipers rough

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,635 miles

AIR CONDITIONING FAN NOISY

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOW - 5000 MILES APPROX

BOTH REAR TYRES AGED

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

FRONT END OF VEHICLE DAMAGED - AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER DAMAGED

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 23,127 miles

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

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

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

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)

unable to check rear belts seats down

Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,127 miles

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

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

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)

unable to check rear belts seats down

Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,518 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber grip deterioated

Pass 27 May 2008 14,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BU54 NCJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU54 NCJ, 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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BU54 NCJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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