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AO04 LFU

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LFU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 86,345 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 86,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres inflated prior to test

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,187 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,753 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,063 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip deteriorated

clutch pedal anti slip missing

o/s outer sill corroded and thin

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,063 miles

o/s outer sill corroded and thin

brake pedal anti slip deteriorated

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,911 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 65,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,175 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 58,173 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 54,370 miles

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

mirror hangers removed from driver view area.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,370 miles

mirror hangers removed from driver view area.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,103 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre to front exhaust flange corroded in poor condition.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,052 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 42,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak around oil filter area.

visual check only on n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,742 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,742 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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AO04 LFU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 41,055 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 AO04 LFU, 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 22 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO04 LFU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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