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GU05 JHJ

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

23,689 mi
Last recorded23,689 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 JHJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 23,689 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills at rear but not excessive

Fail 27 Jan 2020 23,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to both inner sills at rear but not excessive

Pass 29 Jan 2019 22,469 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills at rear but not excessive

Fail 29 Jan 2019 22,468 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Corrosion to both inner sills at rear but not excessive

Pass 22 Jan 2018 20,896 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills at rear

Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,057 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 20,057 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,986 miles

Poor pattern from both headlights

Fail 25 Jan 2016 18,986 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Poor pattern from both headlights

Pass 2 Feb 2015 17,646 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 16,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,626 miles

Offside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2013 14,625 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2012 13,059 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 13,059 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 11,322 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 9,790 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 9,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 7,946 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 5,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 5,540 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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GU05 JHJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GU05 JHJ, 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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What year was GU05 JHJ registered?

GU05 JHJ is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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