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AE53 ZRF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,014 mi
Last recorded76,014 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZRF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 76,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear service brake just met requirements

Fail 25 Feb 2017 76,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear service brake just met requirements

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,136 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,136 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside steeering rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,970 miles

nsr outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 53,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nsr outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,875 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 45,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,059 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,914 miles

Reluctor ring on RH CV joint cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,477 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,505 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 16,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,275 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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AE53 ZRF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE53 ZRF, 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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What year was AE53 ZRF registered?

AE53 ZRF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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