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BJ04 FVW

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,474 mi
Last recorded54,474 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FVW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2017 54,474 miles

Both sills corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,440 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 51,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,171 miles

brake pipes corroded

headlamp lenses poor

rear brace bar corroded

sills corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 51,171 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

headlamp lenses poor

rear brace bar corroded

sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,872 miles

metal brake lines corroded in places

underside corroded in places

Fail 30 Sep 2013 50,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

metal brake lines corroded in places

underside corroded in places

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,505 miles

all rear trailing arms corroded

front brakes corroded

rear tyres perished splitting on walls

Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,501 miles

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

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

all rear trailing arms corroded

front brakes corroded

rear tyres perished splitting on walls

Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,677 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 48,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 48,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,955 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,329 miles

rear exhaust silencer and mount badly corroded

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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BJ04 FVW is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ04 FVW, 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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BJ04 FVW is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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