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FM54 VBL

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,015 mi
Last recorded80,015 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 VBL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,015 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,869 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 68,869 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 64,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,522 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,117 miles

slip rubber missing off clutch pedal

Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,098 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slip rubber missing off clutch pedal

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,024 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,055 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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FM54 VBL is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM54 VBL, 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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FM54 VBL is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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