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LM54 UBT

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

40,411 mi
Last recorded40,411 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 UBT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 40,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 40,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 39,971 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 39,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 39,197 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 39,191 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 38,583 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 38,583 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 37,713 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,239 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 36,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 34,356 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 34,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,829 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 31,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,319 miles

drive belts or pulley noisy need to get checked

Fail 16 Jan 2017 29,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drive belts or pulley noisy need to get checked

Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,458 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

noise from fan belt area

Fail 18 Jan 2016 27,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

noise from fan belt area

Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,688 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,700 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 23,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers to be tested

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,251 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated / cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,623 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 18,623 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 15,381 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 15,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 11,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 6,184 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 6,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 3,034 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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LM54 UBT is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc 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 LM54 UBT, 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 LM54 UBT registered?

LM54 UBT is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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