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BL53 VYP

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,896 mi
Last recorded58,896 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VYP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,896 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 58,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,791 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

oil light on

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,878 miles

O/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT IS WORN

O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,878 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

O/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT IS WORN

O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 41,198 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front track rod arm, has slight play within rack

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front track rod arm, has slight play within rack

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,423 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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BL53 VYP is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 VYP, 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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BL53 VYP is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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