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BU03 VHX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,325 mi
Last recorded49,325 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VHX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 49,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged / cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2017 45,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,955 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage cill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 39,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage cill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has nail in side wall ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,247 miles

Centre child seat fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition / cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 33,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Centre child seat fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition / cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 26,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 23,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat stiff to operate

front brake pads getting low

n/s wiper blade worn/split but meets requirements

Pass 12 Nov 2011 19,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,642 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,584 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,145 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,701 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 8,986 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 8,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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BU03 VHX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU03 VHX, 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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BU03 VHX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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