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HT54 MHV

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,781 mi
Last recorded59,781 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 MHV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 59,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 57,562 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 57,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 56,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst/front pipe corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 55,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst/front pipe corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 54,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,356 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,574 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,151 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 44,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 42,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,525 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,997 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,233 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 36,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,062 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished and split

Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear tyres perished and split

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,255 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,376 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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HT54 MHV is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HT54 MHV, 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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HT54 MHV is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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