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BU54 DPV

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,081 mi
Last recorded42,081 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 DPV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,081 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 42,071 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on inner and outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 37,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken off from pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on inner and outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,796 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 30,795 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,812 miles

exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,761 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,848 miles

number plate lights slightly dull

Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,649 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 16,719 miles

off side front tyre 2mm on edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,542 miles

osf tyre getting low

slight damage nsf wheel rim

slight damage osf seat belt

slight smearing front wiper blades

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,769 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 14,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,507 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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BU54 DPV is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU54 DPV, 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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BU54 DPV is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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