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CA04 MMU

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,841 mi
Last recorded57,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 MMU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 57,841 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working unable to verify if wired up

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside pescribed area

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside pescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion present to suspension components

Fail 15 Jun 2026 57,839 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working unable to verify if wired up

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside pescribed area

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside pescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion present to suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2025 57,627 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working unable to verify if wired up

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside structural area

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside structural area

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

corrosion present to suspension components and underside

Fail 10 Jun 2025 57,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working unable to verify if wired up

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside structural area

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside structural area

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

corrosion present to suspension components and underside

Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,372 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working unable to verify wired up

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside pescribbed area

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside pescribbed area

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

surface corrosion present to suspension components

Fail 3 Jun 2024 57,372 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working unable to verify wired up

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside pescribbed area

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside pescribbed area

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

surface corrosion present to suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill holed/corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of wheel arch at union of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 57,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction possibly affected by exhaust leak on front flexy pipe (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill holed/corroded

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of wheel arch at union of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 56,599 miles

Both front sills corroded excessively but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 May 2022 56,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Both front sills corroded excessively but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 56,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2020 55,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension corroding

Pass 1 May 2019 55,507 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 30 Apr 2019 55,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,996 miles

Brake pedal anti slip wearing.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak n/s gearbox oil seal.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 54,995 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip wearing.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak n/s gearbox oil seal.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 54,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak n/s driveshaft oil seal

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 54,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak n/s driveshaft oil seal

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 53,807 miles

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,794 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

N/S/F Tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in o/s inner steering arm

Fail 30 Apr 2015 52,794 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber wearing

N/S/F Tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in o/s inner steering arm

Pass 12 May 2014 51,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 49,360 miles

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Bonnet stay clip broken

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

Driveshafts corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front crossmember corroding

Nearside outer sill and offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 49,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Bonnet stay clip broken

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

Driveshafts corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front crossmember corroding

Nearside outer sill and offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Offside rear inner sidelamp not working

Plastic headlamps slightly mdiscoloured but not seriously affecting light output

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 44,069 miles

Driveshafts corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front anti roll bar corroding

Fuel tank corroded and paint peeling but no visable signs of leaks at time of test but new tank recommended

Nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Plastic headlamps slightly discoloured

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear axle beam corroding

Rear panard bar corroding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 May 2012 44,069 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Driveshafts corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front anti roll bar corroding

Nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Plastic headlamps slightly discoloured

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear axle beam corroding

Rear panard bar corroding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 38,135 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 74,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,855 miles

N/S WIPER SPLIT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 19,775 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 May 2007 13,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 13,282 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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CA04 MMU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CA04 MMU, 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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CA04 MMU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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