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AU03 DFY

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,492 mi
Last recorded51,492 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DFY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 51,492 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,314 miles

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

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

Front stabiliser bar corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 40,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front stabiliser bar corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,186 miles

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

Front stabiliser bar corroded

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 36,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front stabiliser bar corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,834 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 34,834 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 30,031 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW..

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hoses in poor condition.

corrosion to brake pipes.

wear in front lower wishbones both sides.

wear in front suspension bushes ball joints and gaiters,

wear inner rack joints.

Pass 25 May 2013 30,031 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW..

brake hoses in poor condition.

corrosion to brake pipes.

wear in front lower wishbones both sides.

wear in front suspension bushes ball joints and gaiters,

wear inner rack joints.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,970 miles

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2011 14,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 15 Feb 2010 12,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tryres getting low on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,939 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 7,914 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 6,207 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 DFY 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 AU03 DFY, 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 DFY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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