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EA04 MZN

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

44,684 mi
Last recorded44,684 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 MZN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 44,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside steering rack boot perishing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 38,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside steering rack boot perishing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,911 miles

both headlights faded

rear number plate worn

Fail 10 Apr 2018 33,911 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlights faded

rear number plate worn

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,201 miles

Rear number plate worn

both headlights faded beam patterns weak

Fail 12 Apr 2017 31,157 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear number plate worn

both headlights faded beam patterns weak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,493 miles

both head lights faded beam pattern weak just ok for mot

engine light on

nearside front tyre 2mm 155/65/13

rear number plate worn

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 14 Apr 2016 28,493 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both head lights faded beam pattern weak just ok for mot

engine light on

nearside front tyre 2mm 155/65/13

rear number plate worn

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,085 miles

all coil springs corroded

clutch bite high

front lower cross member corroded

nearside body sill corroded

rear number plate very worn

Fail 31 Mar 2015 26,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front 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)

all coil springs corroded

centre exhaust very corroded

clutch bite high

front lower cross member corroded

nearside body sill corroded

rear number plate very worn

Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,891 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi worn/corroded

various corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2014 23,891 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

engine light on

front exhaust flexi worn/corroded

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,631 miles

Clutch bite high.

E.M.L. on.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge - Recommend soon replaced (155/65x13).

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Slight dammage to tailgate & around vehicle.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 21,631 miles

Clutch bite high.

E.M.L. on.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge - Recommend soon replaced (155/65x13).

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Slight dammage to tailgate & around vehicle.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,692 miles

front brake pads worn low 85%

front cross member corroded

neardside front tyre worn on outer side wall and has a small cut but no cords exposed

slight plat in offside front rack end

Fail 5 Apr 2012 18,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads worn low 85%

front cross member corroded

neardside front tyre worn on outer side wall and has a small cut but no cords exposed

slight plat in offside front rack end

Fail 1 Apr 2011 16,143 miles

Both front coil springs corroding.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F brake pads approx. 60% worn while N/S/F pads approx. 75% worn.

Rear interior/seats covered with belongings.

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Slight damage to tailgate.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,143 miles

Both front coil springs corroding.

O/S/F brake pads approx. 60% worn while N/S/F pads approx. 75% worn.

Rear interior/seats covered with belongings.

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Slight damage to tailgate.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 13,472 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,674 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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EA04 MZN is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 EA04 MZN, 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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EA04 MZN is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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