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BU53 USV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,876 mi
Last recorded37,876 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 USV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,876 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 34,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 34,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 30,580 miles

N/R tyer is perrished.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,580 miles

N/R tyer is perrished.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 27,530 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 25,854 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to 1.6mm

O/S/F tyre worn to 3mm

front discs corroded

front pads wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,743 miles

rear washer inop

Fail 3 Oct 2011 20,743 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear washer inop

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,952 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 13,952 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,475 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight rattle from rear exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 6,455 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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BU53 USV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BU53 USV, 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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BU53 USV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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