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DS04 GYF

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

39,639 mi
Last recorded39,639 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 GYF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 39,636 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BET not met and full test not carried out due to condition of the exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 37,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,050 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 32,050 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 32,047 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 29,970 miles

wiper linkages worn

Fail 23 Aug 2017 29,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect diffused (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

wiper linkages worn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,140 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f headlights starting to diffuse

wiper linkages worn

Fail 29 Jul 2016 27,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f headlights starting to diffuse

wiper linkages worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,693 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,461 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 22 Jul 2014 22,458 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre showing signs of perrishing on sidewalls

Fail 10 Jun 2013 20,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre showing signs of perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,347 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both wiper blades slightly smear the windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,472 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 17,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre HEAVILY deteriorated

nearside rear tyre HEAVILY deteriorated

offside front tyre HEAVILY deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,895 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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DS04 GYF is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GYF, 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 GYF is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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