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BF04 DJE

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,303 mi
Last recorded79,303 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 DJE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 79,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,120 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 5 Mar 2018 76,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Mar 2017 72,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 72,302 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,369 miles

E/M light on

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

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

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

oil over filled and engine smoking

Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

E/M light on

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

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

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

oil over filled and engine smoking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,174 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 62,174 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E/M light on

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,969 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside front lower door

Fail 27 Feb 2014 57,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside front lower door

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,152 miles

Eml light on

Front pads look low

O/s/f cv boot has cv grease around the inner clip

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 53,151 miles

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

Eml light on

Front pads look low

O/s/f cv boot has cv grease around the inner clip

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,144 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

e m l light on

offside front outer c v boot has slight leak of grease

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,882 miles

eml light on

Fail 28 Feb 2011 40,880 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,598 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,054 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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BF04 DJE is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF04 DJE, 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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BF04 DJE is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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