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BW53 FHR

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

54,721 mi
Last recorded54,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 FHR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 54,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s track control arm , anti roll bar bushes splitting

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 53,329 miles

both headlamp lenses deterioating and starting to affect light output

both wiper blades deterioating possibly need replacing when washers are rectified

brake pedal rubber deterioating

Fail 22 May 2015 53,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both headlamp lenses deterioating and starting to affect light output

both wiper blades deterioating possibly need replacing when washers are rectified

brake pedal rubber deterioating

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,367 miles

brake pedal rubber deterioating

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 50,367 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs lipped

brake pedal rubber deterioating

n/s rear and o/s front tyres perishing and deterioating

oil leak

rear exshaust section corroding and deterioating

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,953 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center stop light does not work may not be connected

n/s/f tyre is cracking and maybe showing cords

o/s/r tyre is cracking and maybe showing cords

Pass 30 Apr 2011 41,346 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre cracks in sidewalls and tread

Fail 30 Apr 2011 41,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/rear tyre cracks in sidewalls and tread

Pass 5 May 2010 35,697 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to bodywork and alloy wheels

Fail 4 May 2010 35,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to bodywork and alloy wheels

Pass 7 May 2009 30,451 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2009 30,447 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 25,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 25,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,163 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 18,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FHR is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BW53 FHR, 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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BW53 FHR is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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