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BT53 KZU

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,977 mi
Last recorded73,977 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 KZU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,977 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,909 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)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,377 miles

corrosion to suspension components.

deterioration to headlamps.

deterioration to rear number plate.

engine management light on.

fuel filter corroded.

movement in offside front seatbelt stalk.

Fail 1 Feb 2014 59,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to suspension components.

deterioration to headlamps.

deterioration to rear number plate.

engine management light on.

fuel filter corroded.

movement in offside front seatbelt stalk.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,735 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

corrosion on exhaust.

engine management light on .

offside rear inner side light not working.

play in rear wheel bearings.

slight hazy pattern to dip beams.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 51,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

corrosion on exhaust.

engine management light on .

front brake pads/discs appear worn.

offside rear inner side light not working.

oil level close to minimum.

play in rear wheel bearings.

slight hazy pattern to dip beams.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 46,221 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 46,221 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges and close to limit.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,442 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2010 36,248 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 30,765 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,600 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
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BT53 KZU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT53 KZU, 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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BT53 KZU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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