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BG54 AVT

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,856 mi
Last recorded95,856 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 AVT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 95,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 95,855 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,173 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 94,173 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal

Fail 19 Jan 2023 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal

Pass 8 Jan 2022 92,218 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 92,218 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,926 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 91,924 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 91,303 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. Misted. Poor pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 91,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. Corrosion and hole around repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. Corrosion and hole around repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. Misted. Poor pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,894 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 90,892 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Engine oil level below minimum

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,643 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 81,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive ex/blow (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,799 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 74,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail/box (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front and rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,930 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,052 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 62,049 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,267 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 36,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,070 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,919 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 28,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,382 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,031 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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BG54 AVT is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG54 AVT, 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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BG54 AVT is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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