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AU03 DFG

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,383 mi
Last recorded88,383 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DFG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,383 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cable catching nearside front drive shaft

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,734 miles

All brake pipes are covered in grease.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

general under body condition rusty.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

All brake pipes are covered in grease.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

general under body condition rusty.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,864 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 75,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,158 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,714 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 69,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,112 miles

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

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

rear tie bar rod slight damage

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,896 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,638 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,795 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,806 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 DFG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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