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FL05 FRJ

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,603 mi
Last recorded34,603 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FRJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 34,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 29,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 25,881 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 25,881 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 20,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,122 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 19,122 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 17,541 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 May 2015 17,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 15,097 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 15,008 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,808 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,208 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 5,952 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 5,952 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 4,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 2,825 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 2,573 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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FL05 FRJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FL05 FRJ, 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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FL05 FRJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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