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KY05 XZX

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,030 mi
Last recorded100,030 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XZX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 100,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 100,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inop

steering rack boots damp

Fail 24 Mar 2025 95,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inop

steering rack boots damp

Pass 25 Mar 2024 90,168 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips & scratches to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

HIgh level stop lamp inoperative

Handbrake travel

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

O/S & N/S inner & outer sills corroding

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s mirror loose

reverse lamp inop

Fail 27 Mar 2023 86,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s mirror loose

reverse lamp inop

Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamps inop

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,214 miles

Reverse light inoperative

front number plate slight damaged

rear axle beam and pannard rod corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2021 79,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse light inoperative

front number plate slight damaged

rear axle beam and pannard rod corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,981 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2020 76,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,356 miles

Headlamps starting to tarnish

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

Damage to front number plate

Fail 27 Mar 2019 73,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

Damage to front number plate

Headlamps starting to tarnish

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,574 miles

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside rear trailing arm corroding heavily

offside & nearside rear inner & outer sills corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2018 69,570 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside rear trailing arm corroding heavily

offside & nearside rear inner & outer sills corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,602 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn low

rear brake balance

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,347 miles

front number plate damaged

offside and nearside tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,861 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2015 57,861 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,789 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,776 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,484 miles

underside brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,884 miles

both front tyres wearing low

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in offside steering rack

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 19 Mar 2008 15,663 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,663 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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KY05 XZX is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KY05 XZX, 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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KY05 XZX is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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