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GU05 JHX

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,494 mi
Last recorded34,494 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 JHX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,494 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Small cut in valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,581 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 33,581 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak from rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,469 miles

Rear Rear seat belts not tested as child seat fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play in top steering column (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 30,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear seat belts not tested as child seat fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play in top steering column (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 28,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 27,920 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 27,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,261 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 24,261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,536 miles

155/65x13 tyres on front axle and 155/70x13 tyres on rear axle

Fail 20 Mar 2013 22,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

155/65x13 tyres on front axle and 155/70x13 tyres on rear axle

clutch pedal rubber worn/split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,884 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 15,884 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 12,087 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 1 Mar 2010 12,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,579 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both off side front and near side rear tyres badly perrished

Fail 26 Mar 2008 9,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both off side front and near side rear tyres badly perrished

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 JHX is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JHX, 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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GU05 JHX is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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