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AU03 DLF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,394 mi
Last recorded40,394 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,394 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracking - advise replacing both.

front & rear registration plates both have some de-laminating present + front plate has some stone chip damage.

front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

the inner & outer tread is wearing low on the near side front tyre.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 40,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres have age cracking - advise replacing both.

front & rear registration plates both have some de-laminating present + front plate has some stone chip damage.

front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

the inner & outer tread is wearing low on the near side front tyre.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,202 miles

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

off side front speed sensor broken

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,194 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 25,188 miles

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

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

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

near side wiper split but clears screen

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,629 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,122 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 21,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,113 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 18,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,375 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,963 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 DLF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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