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FM04 FSL

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,390 mi
Last recorded65,390 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FSL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 65,390 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

slight oil leak

slight underbody corrosion front and rear

Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 58,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,670 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,783 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 54,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 50,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,367 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,450 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,837 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 45,022 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,022 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,940 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,662 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 40,355 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 28,651 miles

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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FM04 FSL is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FM04 FSL, 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 FM04 FSL registered?

FM04 FSL is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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