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AU53 HPA

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,698 mi
Last recorded70,698 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HPA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 70,698 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,873 miles

Child seat fitted.

Long travel on parking brake.

Nearside front tyre near the limit.

Nearside rear wheel bearing not checked.

Offside front tyre is warn on inner edge and on the limit.

Slight blow on exhaust.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 63,876 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted.

Long travel on parking brake.

Nearside front tyre near the limit.

Nearside rear wheel bearing not checked.

Offside front tyre is warn on inner edge and on the limit.

Slight blow on exhaust.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,478 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Jan 2010 55,478 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,776 miles

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

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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AU53 HPA is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU53 HPA, 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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AU53 HPA is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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