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YC54 KOD

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,149 mi
Last recorded54,149 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 KOD
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2013 54,149 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

nearside/offside rear tyres on 3mm wearing on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,883 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 43,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,209 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 36,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 33,771 miles

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front both steering arm inner fixing has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2010 33,771 miles

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front both steering arm inner fixing has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2009 32,312 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 29,238 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,238 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,161 miles

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

slight play in front wheels

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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YC54 KOD is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YC54 KOD, 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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YC54 KOD is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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