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FN54 ZHF

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,869 mi
Last recorded57,869 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 ZHF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 57,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,382 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

MIL Light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2015 42,335 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

MIL Light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,853 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,830 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to nearside front door

exhaust corroded and flexi pipe deteroated

wheel trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to nearside front door

exhaust corroded and flexi pipe deteroated

wheel trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,495 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,522 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 20,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,348 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 16,348 miles

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

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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FN54 ZHF is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FN54 ZHF, 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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FN54 ZHF is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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