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CP04 SMX

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,447 mi
Last recorded118,447 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 SMX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2019 118,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,722 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 115,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s/f blurred pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,484 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 110,481 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tca bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,262 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,640 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,640 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,305 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 9,740 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 9,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,822 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 64,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,941 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,683 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,504 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 29,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 23,297 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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CP04 SMX is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP04 SMX, 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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CP04 SMX is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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