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BT53 LXV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,673 mi
Last recorded46,673 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LXV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2017 46,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2016 42,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

n/s/r brake has a slight bind

Fail 12 Feb 2015 39,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

n/s/r brake has a slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,087 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eng light on

Pass 16 Feb 2013 38,354 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Feb 2012 37,620 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 37,620 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,977 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Feb 2011 35,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,937 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 33,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,516 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,153 miles

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

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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BT53 LXV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT53 LXV, 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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BT53 LXV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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