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AB03 AMB

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,674 mi
Last recorded84,674 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 AMB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Fail 29 Mar 2016 84,667 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside sill in several places (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside sill in several places (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear axle beam rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2014 75,073 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle beam rusted but not excessively

Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle beam rusted but not excessively

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,454 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 64,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,243 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,192 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,614 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 50,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,363 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,846 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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AB03 AMB is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 40,064 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 AB03 AMB, 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 23 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB03 AMB is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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