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FM53 CHG

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,062 mi
Last recorded56,062 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CHG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,062 miles

both outersills coroded

engine man light on

headlamp glasses poor

Fail 14 Jun 2014 55,913 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outersills coroded

engine man light on

headlamp glasses poor

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,030 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 49,028 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 41,825 miles

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 21 May 2012 41,825 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 21 May 2011 33,820 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2011 33,820 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 20 May 2010 26,633 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 May 2009 21,083 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2009 21,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads looked low

front wiper blades in poor condition

nsr inner sidelight dim

slight play nsr wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2008 16,456 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 9,244 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge.

wheel trim missing n/s/r

Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,480 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber adrift

interior rear view mirror adrift

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not through to cord ,also tread wearing on outer edge

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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FM53 CHG is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FM53 CHG, 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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FM53 CHG is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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