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FY54 YLB

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,817 mi
Last recorded35,817 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 YLB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs have light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,975 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 26,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 26,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 25,058 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 24,991 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 22,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 19,089 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 15,851 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 15,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2012 14,502 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 12,693 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 8,412 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 6,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 5,348 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 4,536 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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FY54 YLB is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY54 YLB, 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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FY54 YLB is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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