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BG54 GAO

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,290 mi
Last recorded74,290 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 GAO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 74,290 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire corroded to excess around the seam and filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower offside and nearside outer sill corroded to excess, not within 30cm, recommend repair

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated resulting in poor beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,468 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Fuel tank neck slightly damp with fuel

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,466 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Corrosion to both sills

Fuel tank neck slightly damp with fuel

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,603 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2016 61,603 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,919 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms/rear trailing arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 54,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms/rear trailing arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,602 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,545 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly perrishing

Fail 24 Nov 2009 26,545 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly perrishing

Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 18,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,691 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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BG54 GAO is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GAO, 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 GAO is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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