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FP54 VUU

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,524 mi
Last recorded67,524 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VUU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,524 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 67,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,821 miles

Engine/gearbox mounts have slight movement

O/S/R brake pipe corroded

exhaust has slight leak of gases

various parts and places corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 61,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounts have slight movement

O/S/R brake pipe corroded

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

exhaust has slight leak of gases

fuel filter leaking

various parts and places corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,986 miles

Engine light illuminated

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 55,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine light illuminated

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,191 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 45,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 42,395 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 38,906 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,906 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,061 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

exhaust corroding

n/s/r non obligatory sidelight inop.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,013 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,444 miles

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,551 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,829 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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FP54 VUU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FP54 VUU, 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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FP54 VUU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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