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FM54 VAJ

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,899 mi
Last recorded79,899 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 VAJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,899 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 79,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 79,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

pedal rubber worn one side

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,889 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,666 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 40,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,347 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,156 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,368 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,578 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,034 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 26,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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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FM54 VAJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FM54 VAJ, 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 FM54 VAJ registered?

FM54 VAJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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