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EU54 XTL

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,237 mi
Last recorded53,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 XTL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 53,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 52,075 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 46,703 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 46,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 36,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 36,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 27,415 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tred. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 27,415 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tred. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,222 miles

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

both outer sills weak

Fail 22 Sep 2020 27,222 miles

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

both outer sills weak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,144 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,161 miles

slight tears in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2015 24,161 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

slight tears in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,516 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,364 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 12,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 10,845 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 8,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EU54 XTL is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EU54 XTL, 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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What year was EU54 XTL registered?

EU54 XTL is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is EU54 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 XTL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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