2004 Daewoo Matiz 1.0L Petrol · LF04 VFV
2004 Daewoo Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 75,851 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- DAEWOO MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LF04 VFV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2023
- 75,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF04 VFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Daewoo Matiz (LF04 VFV) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1556513 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”.
LF04 VFV Mileage History
- 05/04/202270,100 mi
- 21/04/202375,807 mi+5,707 mi
- 29/04/202375,851 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 5,395 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Daewoo Daewoo Matiz
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LF04 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LF04VFV.
PEUGEOT
VIVACITY
MAZDA
BONGO FRIENDEE
BMW
330
KIA
XCEED FIRST EDITION ISG
MAZDA
BONGO FRIENDEE
PEUGEOT
SPEEDFIGHT
LEXUS
RX
PEUGEOT
SPEEDFIGHT
PIAGGIO
VESPA GT 125
PIAGGIO
ET2
BMW
120
TOYOTA
YARIS
DAEWOO MATIZ Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
- Subframe and Suspension Mounting Point CorrosionSerious
Thin-gauge pressed steel and minimal factory underbody seam sealant leave the front subframe, rear axle mounting perches, and inner door sills vulnerable to accelerated corrosion from UK winter road salt. Moisture penetrates unsealed chassis joints, progressively weakening load-bearing suspension anchor points. If neglected, corrosion leads to dangerous structural failure where suspension components detach from the chassis, resulting in immediate MOT test failure. Rectifying advanced corrosion requires skilled metal fabrication and structural welding repairs.
- Brake Caliper Seizure and Hydraulic ImbalanceModerate
The compact single-piston front brake calipers and rear drum wheel cylinders suffer from corroded slide pins and sticking hydraulic pistons, exacerbated by road grime and infrequent fluid renewals on low-mileage city runabouts. As the caliper pistons seize in their bores, the front brake pads drag continuously or fail to exert equal clamping force, causing dangerous vehicle pulling during braking, overheated friction surfaces, reduced brake efficiency, and MOT roller brake tester failures.
- Ignition Distributor and Warm Starting FailureModerate
On 0.8-litre three-cylinder models, the optical ignition distributor contains an internal optical sensor and high-tension rotor that degrade under engine compartment heat cycling. Moisture ingress and carbon tracking within the distributor cap lead to misfiring under acceleration. When the car is parked warm for fifteen to thirty minutes, thermal heat soak prevents the internal optical sensor and coil from generating spark voltage, causing protracted cranking and refusal to restart until the engine bay cools down.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.