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EK04 GXB

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,441 mi
Last recorded37,441 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 GXB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 37,441 miles

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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material age related. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 31,413 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 31,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 26,631 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,520 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 24,198 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded at fronts

Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,969 miles

Exhaust front flexiable joint deteriorated

N/s outer sill corroded but not holed

N/s/f tyre nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left) / worn inside shoulder

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/f outer sill corroded but not holed

O/s/f wheel speed sensor ring incomplete

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Strong advise (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 23,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure gaitor clip missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust front flexiable joint deteriorated

N/s outer sill corroded but not holed

N/s/f tyre nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left) / worn inside shoulder

N/s/r service brake has slight reduced effort in comparison to o/s/r

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/f outer sill corroded but not holed

O/s/f wheel speed sensor ring incomplete

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Strong advise (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,578 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both rear arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,183 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Exhaust front flexiable joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,505 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,061 miles

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

O/s/r tyre bald on inside shoulder

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,587 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit

O/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,800 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering rack track rods

Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,667 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

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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EK04 GXB is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK04 GXB, 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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EK04 GXB is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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