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WR54 VJE

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

34,321 mi
Last recorded34,321 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 VJE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,321 miles

Central Front Bonnet and bumper damaged

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 34,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Bonnet and bumper damaged

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 33,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 33,011 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 31,569 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 31,569 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 29,720 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 27,807 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 27,806 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 25,711 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 25,711 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,086 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 21,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 20,676 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 20,676 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 20,240 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 19,700 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 19,700 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 19,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 17,404 miles

Rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2012 16,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 14,469 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,252 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,023 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 9,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 7,040 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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WR54 VJE is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WR54 VJE, 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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WR54 VJE is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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