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BJ04 FVX

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,943 mi
Last recorded41,943 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FVX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 41,943 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 40,581 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,733 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 39,732 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 38,624 miles

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

inner wall of n/s rear tyre slightly cracked

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 12 May 2017 37,720 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 37,720 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 36,597 miles

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

rear centre brake light disconnected at time of test

Pass 7 May 2015 35,504 miles

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

rear centre brake light disconnected at time of test

Pass 20 May 2014 34,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 20 May 2014 34,474 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 10 May 2013 33,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 32,524 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 29,558 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 27,628 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,460 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 23,460 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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 FVX is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVX, 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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What year was BJ04 FVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ04 FVX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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