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BU54 DRO

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,486 mi
Last recorded60,486 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 DRO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,138 miles

Nearside Front wearing on out side edge

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wearing on out side edge

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 52,134 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front wearing on out side edge

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wearing on out side edge

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,137 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,134 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 46,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,378 miles

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

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,831 miles

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

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

headlight lenses detiriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2012 38,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

headlight lenses detiriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,885 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,747 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,603 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 21,603 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,704 miles

steering rack o/s has slight play

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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BU54 DRO is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BU54 DRO, 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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BU54 DRO is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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