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FM53 CHN

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,154 mi
Last recorded44,154 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CHN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 44,154 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill not fully welded (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill insecure plus not fully welded (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached trailing holed plus weak (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm snapped and badly weak (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake hose perished

Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,064 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 43,064 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,801 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 41,797 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,964 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 40,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,092 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 39,092 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 37,637 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS BECOMING DETERIORATED WHERE SITUATED IN LOWER ARMS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED ADVISE TO REPLACE WITHIN THE YEAR

BOTH REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED ADVISE TO REPLACE WITHIN THE YEAR

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKES / EXHAUST COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 37,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S/F - SPLIT (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH REARS NO EFFORT ON FOOT BRAKE - HANDBRAKE GOOD (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F - POSSIBLE WORN HUB (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/R BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKES

ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS BECOMING DETERIORATED WHERE SITUATED IN LOWER ARMS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED ADVISE TO REPLACE WITHIN THE YEAR

BOTH REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED ADVISE TO REPLACE WITHIN THE YEAR

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKES / EXHAUST COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,890 miles

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,124 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 34,124 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 32,172 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,467 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 29,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,279 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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FM53 CHN is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CHN, 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 CHN is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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