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WJ05 VCU

2005 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,228 mi
Last recorded43,228 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Matiz39,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 43,228 miles

both front head lamps diss coloured.

brake pedal rubber worn on side.

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

slight free play o/s/f inner steering rack end.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 43,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front head lamps diss coloured.

brake pedal rubber worn on side.

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

slight free play o/s/f inner steering rack end.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,434 miles

signs of corrosion o/s outer sill section at rear.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 41,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel has damage to rim and causing wheel trim to rub on tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,317 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 40,317 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,922 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,237 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,850 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 15,847 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 10,528 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,228 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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WJ05 VCU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ05 VCU, 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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WJ05 VCU is a 2005 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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