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MW54 GAU

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,702 mi
Last recorded56,702 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 GAU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure @ front mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play & slight noise (2.6.2)

Oil leak @ sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,089 miles

both front brake discs - inside face corroded / scored

both rear shock absorbers - mounts worn

Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,792 miles

rear axle mounts corroded & worn

Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,792 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills corroded & weakened

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,930 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

wiper linkage worn

Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,827 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,325 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,978 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 33,193 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,791 miles

advisory n/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

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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MW54 GAU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW54 GAU, 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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MW54 GAU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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