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LN54 VJK

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,742 mi
Last recorded86,742 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 VJK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,742 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front head lamp aim slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,371 miles

front exhaust flexi corroded

oil sump and petrol tank corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 75,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front exhaust flexi corroded

oil sump and petrol tank corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,544 miles

Exhaust front section corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 58,105 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s rear wheel rim badly damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2011 58,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s rear wheel rim badly damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,407 miles

front brake discs worn

screen chipped

Fail 20 Nov 2010 49,295 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs worn

screen chipped

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,651 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 36,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

emission test not carried out due to condition of exhaust system

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 16,926 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 16,926 miles

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

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

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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LN54 VJK is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN54 VJK, 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 LN54 VJK registered?

LN54 VJK is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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