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AU03 DFF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,195 mi
Last recorded43,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DFF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 43,195 miles

exhaust rusty

rusty sills

Pass 13 Jan 2023 38,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,109 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 16,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 16,590 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 9,425 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 9,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,689 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 8,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 7,818 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 23 Mar 2009 7,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,913 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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AU03 DFF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU03 DFF, 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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AU03 DFF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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