MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
near side front brake slightly binding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
near side front brake slightly binding
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front & rear number plate de- laminated
front & rear number plate de- laminated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front & rear number plates starting to de-laminate
hand brake travel close to legal limit
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?
Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CU53 HLJ is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 HLJ, 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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CU53 HLJ is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 February 2004.
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