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FM54 YDZ

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,016 mi
Last recorded29,016 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 YDZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,016 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 25,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,236 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 18,242 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust cat/pipe corroded.

perishing to various suspension bushes.

play in steering rack.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 18,242 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust cat/pipe corroded.

front tyres worn on edges.

perishing to various suspension bushes.

play in steering rack.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 32,601 miles

Both front tyres on 3.0mm.

Rear number plate showing signs of slight deterioration .

Various fron t and reat suspension components corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 32,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front brake disc's showing signs of surface corrosion.

Both front tyres on 3.0mm.

Rear number plate showing signs of slight deterioration .

Various fron t and reat suspension components corroded.

Pass 28 May 2010 13,664 miles

some heavy corrosion starting on front and rear suspension

Fail 28 May 2010 13,664 miles

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

some heavy corrosion starting on front and rear suspension

Pass 14 May 2009 11,755 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 9,946 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 YDZ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM54 YDZ registered?

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

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