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BG04 VXU

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,665 mi
Last recorded68,665 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VXU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 68,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bushes excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch/sill holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls split & tread separating. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubber split & system hitting vehicle structure when taking up drive (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cut. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,715 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 67,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,188 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 66,184 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,474 miles

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

outter sills rusted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 61,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill x3 (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

outter sills rusted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,136 miles

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 57,136 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 53,050 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,050 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn.

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

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 51,280 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal anti-slip worn.

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

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,933 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 49,931 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

eng. man. light on

exhaust rear fouling on body

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,287 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 45,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,976 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 28,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,767 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG04 VXU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BG04 VXU, 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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BG04 VXU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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