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BU04 LYW

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,945 mi
Last recorded62,945 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 LYW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,945 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside and offside front suspension arm's corroded

Nearside front body damage

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 62,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside and offside front suspension arm's corroded

Nearside front body damage

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,621 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 55,621 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,009 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 48,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,159 miles

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

Offside front wheel speed sensor ring broken

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Fail 7 Oct 2013 41,154 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside front wheel speed sensor broken

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,093 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 38,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,944 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,800 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,852 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight movement in lower steering column bush

small cut in near side and off side front tyre side wall. near side tyre has cut in tread pattern reaching cords but not 25mm in size

Fail 20 Mar 2008 13,852 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight movement in lower steering column bush

small cut in near side and off side front tyre side wall. near side tyre has cut in tread pattern reaching cords but not 25mm in size

Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,065 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 10,065 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BU04 LYW is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU04 LYW, 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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BU04 LYW is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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