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DS54 GWM

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,056 mi
Last recorded67,056 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 GWM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 67,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,900 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,822 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 56,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center snapped (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 40,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear half of exhaust system getting in poor condition

rear wiper blade rubber missing

strong advise o/s front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 18 Dec 2014 31,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear half of exhaust system getting in poor condition

rear wiper blade rubber missing

strong advise o/s front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,791 miles

n/s font tyre worn on outside edge

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 21,400 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 11,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes undersealed

both front tyres inner edges worn

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat blet

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 11,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes undersealed

both front tyres inner edges worn

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat blet

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 7,322 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 7,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 6,606 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 5,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 3,713 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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DS54 GWM is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 DS54 GWM, 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 DS54 GWM registered?

DS54 GWM is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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