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BU03 VNJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,997 mi
Last recorded85,997 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,997 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 85,994 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,690 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,187 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 78,843 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,227 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,432 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,815 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2011 59,815 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,787 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 41,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,780 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 34,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 28,709 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 28,709 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,968 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 VNJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BU03 VNJ, 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 VNJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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