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BN54 VJL

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,866 mi
Last recorded63,866 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 VJL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 63,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,866 miles

eml light on

Pass 6 May 2014 55,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 55,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,905 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 45,905 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,158 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 38,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,180 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 28,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 24,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 20,967 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split

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 VJL is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 VJL registered?

BN54 VJL is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BN54 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 VJL shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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