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DG54 GWJ

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,749 mi
Last recorded55,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GWJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,749 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 55,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,528 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 42,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre underinflated

rear exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre underinflated

rear exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,875 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 33,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 28,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2011 28,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,906 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,515 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,193 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 20,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DG54 GWJ is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG54 GWJ, 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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DG54 GWJ is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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