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BU03 VJM

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,324 mi
Last recorded37,324 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VJM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 37,324 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 37,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust pipe leaking fumes (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 35,799 miles

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2016 33,970 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 33,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 31,408 miles

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,456 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 28,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front wipers poor/smearing

Movement in front wiper linkage

NSF tyre outer sidewall perished

NSF wiper split

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,975 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 23,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,431 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,345 miles

clutch slipping

rear exhaust box baffles loose

Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,148 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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BU03 VJM is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VJM, 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 BU03 VJM registered?

BU03 VJM is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BU03 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 VJM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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