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BU03 ZFB

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,850 mi
Last recorded50,850 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ZFB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,850 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 50,759 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,233 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 42,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

osf tyre worn nedge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 35,918 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads very low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,933 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,908 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,435 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 23,435 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,557 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,260 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 16,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,176 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,114 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 4,351 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 ZFB is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red 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 BU03 ZFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 ZFB registered?

BU03 ZFB is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is BU03 ZFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 ZFB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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