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AU53 HNJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,708 mi
Last recorded69,708 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2024 69,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre at 2.mm

Nearside Rear tyre at 2.mm

Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,086 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 65,086 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 56,398 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 53,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 50,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brakes have slight imbalance

rear brakes just met requirements

Fail 9 May 2019 50,261 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. unable to move to any other position (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brakes have slight imbalance

rear brakes just met requirements

Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,987 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 41,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,250 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 40,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,896 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,940 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,940 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,829 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,004 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,953 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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AU53 HNJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU53 HNJ, 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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What year was AU53 HNJ registered?

AU53 HNJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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