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GL54 WEJ

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,381 mi
Last recorded57,381 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 WEJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,381 miles

some corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Fail 16 Jan 2018 57,368 miles

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

some corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,101 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall low

Offside Front outer side wall low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,995 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished on inner and outer side walls

Fail 14 Jan 2013 42,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished on inner and outer side walls

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,672 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 35,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,447 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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GL54 WEJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL54 WEJ, 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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GL54 WEJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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