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BF53 CAO

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,775 mi
Last recorded44,775 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 CAO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 44,775 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 44,775 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure grill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 41,204 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses poor

Fail 12 May 2022 40,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses poor

exhaust in very poor condition throughout and has been welded .

Pass 25 May 2021 33,105 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 33,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 33,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Fuel Tank - Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Fuel Tank - Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 33,067 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill - Chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill - Chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Fuel Tank - Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Fuel Tank - Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,851 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,375 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,984 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,401 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 20,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 18,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 16,223 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 14,468 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 18 Dec 2008 11,570 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2007 9,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 7,232 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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BF53 CAO is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BF53 CAO, 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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BF53 CAO is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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