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AU03 LCL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,876 mi
Last recorded58,876 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 LCL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,876 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

windscreen has light scratches

Fail 30 Oct 2014 58,866 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 31,106 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,360 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust box hitting axle

Fail 4 Nov 2011 29,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust box hitting axle

Fail 12 Nov 2010 26,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

front wipers poor

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads getting low

front wipers poor

Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,503 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake disc's have surface rust

Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,918 miles

front brake discs rusted

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,291 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 21,291 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,800 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 LCL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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