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DX04 LWU

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,702 mi
Last recorded71,702 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 LWU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 71,702 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 71,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to test. (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 64,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,392 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 58,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,581 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,193 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,010 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,010 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc,s scored.

Front brake pads worn low.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 38,726 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread, and worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre low on tread.

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 38,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread, and worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre low on tread.

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 17 Feb 2007 27,390 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 27,390 miles

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

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

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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DX04 LWU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DX04 LWU, 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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DX04 LWU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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