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ET54 JFA

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,536 mi
Last recorded58,536 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 JFA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,536 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2024 53,273 miles

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

Offside Steering box has seepage from the inner arm joint, (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 53,152 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Steering box has seepage from the inner arm joint, (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,140 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2023 47,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2022 42,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,260 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2021 36,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 380 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2020 30,735 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 30,735 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 27,507 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Feb 2019 27,371 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,491 miles

rearbumpre damage

Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,658 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 23,651 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,806 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 20,204 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,231 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 17,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,179 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 9,662 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 7,288 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 7,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 6,129 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 6,129 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2008 3,887 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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ET54 JFA is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET54 JFA, 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 ET54 JFA registered?

ET54 JFA is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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