2004 Daewoo Matiz 0.8L Petrol · WR04 AAF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, following a successful MOT test on 9 February 2024 at 46,648 miles. While the history shows immediate failures on the test dates in both 2023 and 2024, these were rectifiedbmod to achieve subsequent passes. The lack of recorded advisories on the most recent certificate indicates that the mechanical and structural components currently meet the minimum safety standards without immediate concerns for major defects. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,120 miles per year. There is a significant three-year gap between September 2020 and February 2023, during which the car covered only 309 miles. This pattern of intermittent use suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components despite low mechanical wear. The accumulation of 1,479 miles between 2023 and 2024 shows a return to regular usage. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as older vehicles from this era are prone to hidden corrosion in the sills and floor pans. Given the low mileage and stationary periods, check for perished brake hoses, seized caliper pistons, and degraded suspension bushes that may have cracked. The tyres should also be inspected for dry rot, as low-mileage cars often suffer from material aging before tread depth is exhausted.