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BW53 FHD

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,330 mi
Last recorded60,330 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 FHD
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,330 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

wipers linkage worn

Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

wipers linkage worn

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jan 2015 53,434 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,423 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,641 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 44,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,753 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,289 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 14,289 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight fraying nsr seat belt

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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BW53 FHD is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BW53 FHD, 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 BW53 FHD registered?

BW53 FHD is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is BW53 FHD safe to buy?

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