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DK53 DLE

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,489 mi
Last recorded75,489 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 DLE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,398 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,189 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,870 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 65,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,116 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 57,116 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 44,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,761 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,354 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 37,354 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,083 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 31,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,447 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 25,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,681 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 19,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 14,135 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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DK53 DLE is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DK53 DLE, 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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DK53 DLE is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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