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AR04 EYB

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,990 mi
Last recorded92,990 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 EYB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear centre lamp (possible stop lamp) not working

Rear nearside and offside body sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 92,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear centre lamp (possible stop lamp) not working

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside body sills corroded

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,582 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside outer body sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear centre lamp (possible stop lamp) not working

Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,862 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer body sills corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,801 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp)not working

Pass 17 Jun 2020 89,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 89,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,809 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 88,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering malfunctioning belt missing (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,130 miles

clutch pedal rubber broken

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,919 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,639 miles

EML light on

Fail 13 Jul 2015 87,633 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,282 miles

EML warning light on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,991 miles

eng light on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,991 miles

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

eng light on

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eng management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 86,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,693 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,948 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 83,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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AR04 EYB is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AR04 EYB, 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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AR04 EYB is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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