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AU03 DHF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,435 mi
Last recorded94,435 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DHF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 94,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,921 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 89,921 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 89,906 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 85,241 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 85,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,473 miles

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

eng mang light on ?

headlamp plastic lens deter

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,473 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eng mang light on ?

headlamp plastic lens deter

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,601 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,974 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 62,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight grease leak on inner end of n/s front outer driveshaft boot

slight run out on n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2008 34,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,545 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 24,236 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,861 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 14,861 miles

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

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 DHF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DHF, 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 DHF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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