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AU03 DLE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,928 mi
Last recorded69,928 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DLE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,928 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle and components

Fail 12 Mar 2021 69,926 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arche (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle and components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,033 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 68,031 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,218 miles

Rear sill ends nearside and offside rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,825 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 62,825 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,752 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,575 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,563 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 52,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,604 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 49,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,576 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,983 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,529 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 DLE 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 72.7%.

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

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