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EJ04 KWS

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,351 mi
Last recorded67,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 KWS
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 67,351 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,875 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noisy on both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,940 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,349 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,152 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 56,149 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 52,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,757 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 49,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 42,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 35,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,957 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,872 miles

both rear tyres cracked

both front tyres worn badly on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2010 29,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel long but effective

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,504 miles

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

handbrake travel long but effective

Fail 31 Jul 2009 24,447 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,904 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,406 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 16,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EJ04 KWS is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ04 KWS, 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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EJ04 KWS is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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