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AR03 KFE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,998 mi
Last recorded52,998 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 KFE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,998 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 52,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill to inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill to inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,880 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 50,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,513 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,655 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 46,654 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,561 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,178 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,867 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded slightly.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,858 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,810 miles

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

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

Exhaust front and middle sections corroded.

Slight bind nearside rear brake.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,239 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,239 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,571 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,571 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,004 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 31,004 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,218 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 28,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,001 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,180 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,593 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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AR03 KFE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR03 KFE, 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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AR03 KFE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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