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FG05 DMX

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,911 mi
Last recorded115,911 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 DMX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2023 115,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner and outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 111,782 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 111,782 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 111,638 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 111,638 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,535 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,066 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Wear in wiper linkage

Fail 9 Feb 2016 103,066 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wear in wiper linkage

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windows tinted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,509 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine mag/ light

rear windows tinted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,033 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,861 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,331 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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FG05 DMX is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG05 DMX, 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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FG05 DMX is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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