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BX53 HTE

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,930 mi
Last recorded48,930 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 HTE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 48,930 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard arm from nearside to offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 48,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard arm from nearside to offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 47,766 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 46,586 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 46,585 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various places (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

possible worn o/s front wheelbearing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,616 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 42,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,104 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,008 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,577 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,980 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 8,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 4,853 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 4,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 4,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 4,198 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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BX53 HTE is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BX53 HTE, 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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BX53 HTE is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 February 2004.

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