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DG54 XBA

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,691 mi
Last recorded84,691 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 XBA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 84,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,011 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,459 miles

advice on further look at air bag light after re set

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake

advice on heavy underseal at o/s/ and n/s/ outer and inner sills and floor both sides

advice on polish headlights slight dull

advice on slight surface corrosion at rear axle front and rear suspension and underside all over

Fail 22 Dec 2022 82,459 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advice on further look at air bag light after re set

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake

advice on heavy underseal at o/s/ and n/s/ outer and inner sills and floor both sides

advice on polish headlights slight dull

advice on slight surface corrosion at rear axle front and rear suspension and underside all over

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,719 miles

covered in underseal

Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,313 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly loose

Pass 2 Jan 2016 75,188 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,188 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 73,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,219 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,344 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,278 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 60,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,974 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,473 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 46,473 miles

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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,637 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 37,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,579 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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 XBA is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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