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DG54 XBE

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,994 mi
Last recorded93,994 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 XBE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 93,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,107 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge worn low

Oil leak ()

engine management light on prior to test

Fail 17 Oct 2016 91,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge worn low

Oil leak ()

engine management light on prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2015 89,839 miles

coolant leak

engine management light on prior to test

o/s/f tyre tread worn bald inner edge

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 89,839 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 Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

coolant leak

engine management light on prior to test

o/s/f tyre tread worn bald inner edge

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,896 miles

Engine management light on prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 83,894 miles

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

Engine management light on prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,384 miles

Engine management light on prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 69,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,695 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,535 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 30,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,153 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 24,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,155 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 15,151 miles

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

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

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 XBE is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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