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BN54 VJE

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,851 mi
Last recorded54,851 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 VJE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,851 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 54,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster does not work either (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster does not work either (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust Close to body

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3Lts S/Wash Added (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak 2 minor leaks - Oil Filter & Oil Sump Plug ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,241 miles

Exhaust - Vibrates against body - recommend replacement with correct size middle section

Minor Oil Leak - from Sump Plug

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 51,240 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust - Vibrates against body - recommend replacement with correct size middle section

Minor Oil Leak - from Sump Plug

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,852 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 42,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,033 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on rear suspension components

minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 16 Sep 2013 34,033 miles

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on rear suspension components

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,460 miles

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,833 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 19,134 miles

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

rear number plate laminate parting

Pass 29 Sep 2007 12,636 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 12,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BN54 VJE is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN54 VJE, 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 BN54 VJE registered?

BN54 VJE is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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