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DE05 LFJ

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,567 mi
Last recorded75,567 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,567 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 (4.1.E.1)

advise damage to bonnet

advise eml light on

advise front wipers split

advise underside corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2015 75,561 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise damage to bonnet

advise eml light on

advise front wipers split

advise underside corrosion

Pass 29 May 2014 64,981 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Fail 22 May 2014 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

screw in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 28 May 2013 54,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 54,782 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 45,908 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 36,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2010 30,275 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,275 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2008 18,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE05 LFJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE05 LFJ, 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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What year was DE05 LFJ registered?

DE05 LFJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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