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FA53 NDL

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,902 mi
Last recorded78,902 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 NDL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,902 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 78,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,569 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 73,569 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,160 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (Space saver) (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,901 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 55,901 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,918 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 44,918 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking In front of fuel tank before T joint (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,214 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 18,321 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,926 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,502 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 14,427 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 14,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,429 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,780 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 10,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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FA53 NDL is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FA53 NDL, 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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FA53 NDL is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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