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CU53 BJJ

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

43,184 mi
Last recorded43,184 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BJJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 43,184 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 43,180 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,259 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 42,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 41,465 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 41,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 40,173 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 40,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 39,441 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 39,427 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded and holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear wheel arch corroded and holed at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s underbody sill corroded and holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear wheel arch corroded and holed at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s underbody sill corroded and holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,802 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 38,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 37,771 miles

all exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2019 37,771 miles

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

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

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,370 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 36,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 34,371 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 34,369 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill at rear holed (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outer sill at rear holed (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust mouinting rubbers split

Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,731 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 32,729 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 31,277 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 31,273 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,719 miles

heavy surface rust on all front suspension components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 29,717 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,244 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,509 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,797 miles

all suspension arms corroded need to be cleaned off and greesed

Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,948 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,920 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,575 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 15,420 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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CU53 BJJ is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 CU53 BJJ, 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 CU53 BJJ registered?

CU53 BJJ is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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