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AP53 HCH

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,016 mi
Last recorded76,016 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HCH
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2015 76,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

heavey rusting to front and rear suspension conponents

n/s front tyre outer edge worn low

o/s front tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,920 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,372 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s mirror loose

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s mirror loose

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,502 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 60,502 miles

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

both headlamp lens fading

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,721 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,174 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 34,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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AP53 HCH is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP53 HCH, 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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AP53 HCH is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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