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HD54 FEU

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

56,245 mi
Last recorded56,245 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 FEU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 56,245 miles

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

headlights poor beam pattern lens dull

Fail 9 Jan 2026 56,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

headlights poor beam pattern lens dull

Pass 8 Jan 2025 55,113 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,748 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 54,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 54,564 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 54,283 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 54,283 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,978 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 53,644 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2020 53,644 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, lenses clouded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2019 53,644 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 53,644 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed All four 155/65 x 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,671 miles

Both front 155/65 x 13 tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2018 52,671 miles

Both front 155/65 x 13 tyres worn on edges

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both, lenses clouded (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,130 miles

Front brake discs worn

Headlamp lenses clouded. Poor beam patterns.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 51,130 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs worn

Headlamp lenses clouded. Poor beam patterns.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 48,198 miles

Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern. Lens clouded.

Fail 29 Dec 2015 48,198 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern. Lens clouded.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,213 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,896 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 42,896 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,421 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 32,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,330 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 26,175 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 26,175 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 23,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,260 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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HD54 FEU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 HD54 FEU, 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 HD54 FEU registered?

HD54 FEU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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