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BV54 WKT

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,778 mi
Last recorded74,778 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WKT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2023 74,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged scalloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights slight opaque

Fail 22 Mar 2023 74,600 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed close to suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights opaque

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,787 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 69,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,918 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 65,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 54,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 30,910 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 14,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,347 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,530 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 11,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracks in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracks in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,794 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 8,820 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 8,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 7,971 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 4,327 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)

front disc's corroded but within MOT limit

full exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 4,327 miles

front disc's corroded but within MOT limit

full exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 4,058 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2009 3,898 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cracking of side walls on nearside front,offside rear,offside front

cuts in offside front and nearside front tyre side walls but not down to cords

Pass 13 May 2009 3,845 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,417 miles

near side front tyre side wall scuffed and has cut in side wall not down to cords

rear wiper blade split

slight cracking on off side front and back tyre side walls

Pass 30 Jul 2007 2,920 miles

has a cut in n/s/f tyre side wall but not exposing cords

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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BV54 WKT is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BV54 WKT, 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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BV54 WKT is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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