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BF04 HXJ

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,028 mi
Last recorded108,028 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 HXJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,028 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 108,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,997 miles

both headlamps misty

Fail 15 Jul 2015 92,996 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both headlamps misty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,929 miles

*** FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES IN POOR CONDITION ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & O/S/R = 3.0MM , N/S/F = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 4.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 91,929 miles

*** FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES IN POOR CONDITION ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & O/S/R = 3.0MM , N/S/F = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 4.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,226 miles

*** EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED BADLY ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = **O/S/F = 2.0MM** O/S/R = 3.5MM , N/S/R = 5.0MM , N/S/F = 7.0MM ***

*** clutch stiff in operation ***

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 85,226 miles

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

*** EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED BADLY ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = **O/S/F = 2.0MM** O/S/R = 3.5MM , N/S/R = 5.0MM , N/S/F = 7.0MM ***

*** clutch stiff in operation ***

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,461 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,498 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,984 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 54,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2008 32,176 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,068 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 HXJ is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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