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DS04 GYA

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,420 mi
Last recorded113,420 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 GYA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 113,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 107,113 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 96,168 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,705 miles

EML indicating fault

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

metal gearbox shield corroded

n/s/f C.V. gaiter slight seapage of grease

o/s/f tyre low pressure

o/s/f tyre small cut in wall

Fail 16 Jun 2011 83,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

EML indicating fault

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

metal gearbox shield corroded

n/s/f C.V. gaiter slight seapage of grease

o/s/f tyre low pressure

o/s/f tyre small cut in wall

Pass 25 Jun 2010 79,261 miles

all under side steering and suspension parts heavily covered in surface corrosion

both front wipers smearing slightly

slight dampness around fuel tank were filler pipe gose in

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2010 79,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all under side steering and suspension parts heavily covered in surface corrosion

both front wipers smearing slightly

slight dampness around fuel tank were filler pipe gose in

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,820 miles

front brake pads look low

slight water damage to front no plate

nail in shoulder of o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2009 72,820 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clucth peddal rubber missing.brake peddal rubber worn

front brake pads look low

slight water damage to front no plate

nail in shoulder of o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2008 54,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,513 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 43,421 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

osf rack end has slight play

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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DS04 GYA is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS04 GYA, 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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DS04 GYA is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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