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BT53 LXX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,364 mi
Last recorded97,364 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LXX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 97,364 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 89,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2015 89,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 82,088 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 82,088 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,358 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,742 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,199 miles

oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside inner track rods

Fail 6 Dec 2010 52,198 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake nosiey on brake test, recommend brake check

oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside inner track rods

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,109 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 44,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,161 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 26,146 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,970 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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BT53 LXX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BT53 LXX, 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 LXX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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