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LB54 YXU

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

13,097 mi
Last recorded13,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 YXU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 13,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 12,848 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 12,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 12,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 12,234 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 11,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 11,819 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 11,597 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 11,178 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 10,765 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 10,292 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 9,852 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 9,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 8,802 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 8,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 7,419 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2011 6,609 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 6,593 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 5,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 4,584 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 3,573 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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LB54 YXU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LB54 YXU, 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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LB54 YXU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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