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DF04 XKC

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XKC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 88,849 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,291 miles

front to n/s/r brake pipe corroding (rear section)

n/s/r tyre outer tread depth on 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,096 miles

engine management light on

n/s headlight has been repaired

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,096 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s headlight has been repaired

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,581 miles

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, outer wall starting to crack

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, outer wall starting to crack

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,060 miles

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

Fail 26 Aug 2011 29,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,795 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 25,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,865 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 22,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,313 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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DF04 XKC is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF04 XKC, 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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DF04 XKC is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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