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BG04 VXW

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,574 mi
Last recorded111,574 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VXW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,574 miles

corrosion present on nearside outer sill

corrosion present on offside front lower arm corrosion present on nearside front lower arm

corrosion present on offside outer sill

Fail 21 Nov 2018 111,562 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion present on nearside outer sill

corrosion present on offside front lower arm corrosion present on nearside front lower arm

corrosion present on offside outer sill

Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded no view over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded no view over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

engine management light illuminated on dash

intermittent air bag warning light

Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,702 miles

Mil light illuminated

N/S + O/S rear outer sill some corrosion visible.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded no view over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

O/s front tyre wear visible on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded no view over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

rear lateral suspension bar some corrosion visible

Fail 25 Oct 2016 103,702 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Mil light illuminated

N/S + O/S rear outer sill some corrosion visible.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded no view over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

O/s front tyre wear visible on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded no view over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

rear lateral suspension bar some corrosion visible

Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 98,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 92,741 miles

Intermittant fault on air bag light.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,741 miles

Intermittant fault on air bag light.

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 86,188 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,074 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

Fail 26 Oct 2010 59,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,876 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,127 miles

rear registation plate loose but notliable to fall off.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 35,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear registation plate loose but notliable to fall off.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,665 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 21,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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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BG04 VXW is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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