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FH53 NVU

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,497 mi
Last recorded53,497 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,497 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 53,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,878 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Feb 2015 57,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,281 miles

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

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

engine light on

front plate cracked

n/s rear outer sill corroding

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2014 49,280 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine light on

front plate cracked

n/s rear outer sill corroding

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,520 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,046 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,220 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 40,217 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,261 miles

anti-slip rubber slightly worn

engine light on

Fail 10 Feb 2010 37,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

anti-slip rubber slightly worn

engine light on

Fail 26 Jan 2009 33,475 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,475 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,064 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 23,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,927 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

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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FH53 NVU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FH53 NVU, 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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FH53 NVU is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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