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BT54 FMG

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,582 mi
Last recorded107,582 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FMG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,582 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,173 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fuel filter corroded

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,173 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fuel filter corroded

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,671 miles

Secondary bonnet catch not working

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,777 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 85,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

o/s/f tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,779 miles

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

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Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,396 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 68,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Fail 28 Jan 2008 49,989 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,989 miles

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

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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BT54 FMG is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT54 FMG, 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 BT54 FMG registered?

BT54 FMG is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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