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BL53 VYM

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,068 mi
Last recorded67,068 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VYM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,182 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 64,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 63,972 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Rubber on brake pedal wearing

coil spring corroded Both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 13% imbalance on rear brakes. Further investigation needed (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

both front anti roll bar large end bushes have some cracking/splits

both front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion at front half

both headlight lenses have slight deterioration

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/r flexible brake hose has slight cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2017 60,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both front anti roll bar large end bushes have some cracking/splits

both front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion at front half

both headlight lenses have slight deterioration

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/r flexible brake hose has slight cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2016 59,235 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 59,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,140 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2015 56,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

rear brake pipes corroded

suspect tracking out

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 54,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 54,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,616 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 39,067 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 30,866 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,968 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 21,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,280 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 18,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,877 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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BL53 VYM is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BL53 VYM, 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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BL53 VYM is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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