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AU53 CVG

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,061 mi
Last recorded92,061 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CVG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 92,061 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gear box guard corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gear box guard corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 77,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 77,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,991 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 69,991 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,777 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 61,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,287 miles

N/s/f tyre 3mm & scrubbed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU53 CVG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU53 CVG, 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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AU53 CVG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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