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BU54 WJC

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,209 mi
Last recorded92,209 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WJC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside and Nearside anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 Feb 2021 92,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside and Nearside anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,083 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sills light corroson

Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,888 miles

rear axle stablrizer bar poor condition corroson

Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,763 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 66,763 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,853 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,853 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,298 miles

surface corrosion developing on center & rear exhaust sections

Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,298 miles

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

surface corrosion developing on center & rear exhaust sections

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,538 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,496 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2007 23,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,924 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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BU54 WJC is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJC, 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 BU54 WJC registered?

BU54 WJC is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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