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BU54 DTX

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,755 mi
Last recorded75,755 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 DTX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,755 miles

Both sills corroding

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,406 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks around tread

Fail 7 Aug 2014 72,406 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks around tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,843 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 67,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,475 miles

exhaust flange deteriorated and slight blow at cat to centre silencer

Fail 24 Aug 2012 65,448 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flange deteriorated and slight blow at cat to centre silencer

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,884 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 61,788 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,207 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,305 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 51,151 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake padel rubber worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,151 miles

brake padel rubber worn

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,383 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisy

clutch pedal rubber damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2007 48,383 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber damaged

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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BU54 DTX is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc 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 BU54 DTX, 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 DTX is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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