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KA54 JYU

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,002 mi
Last recorded55,002 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 JYU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 54,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,306 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 54,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 53,513 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 52,876 miles

Both front track control arm bushes split /damaged .

Fail 8 Feb 2022 52,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front track control arm bushes split /damaged .

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,232 miles

Fuel filter is corroded .

Track control arm bushes split /perished .

Tyre pressures appear low .

Tyres are out of shape .

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,747 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2020 51,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2019 49,487 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,175 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 47,175 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,566 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,808 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,953 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,309 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 37,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,414 miles

near side front tyre has side wall damage

off side front tyre is cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,414 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has side wall damage

off side front tyre is cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,889 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,253 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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KA54 JYU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KA54 JYU, 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 KA54 JYU registered?

KA54 JYU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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