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BV03 AHJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,223 mi
Last recorded50,223 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AHJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2024 50,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 49,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 48,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corosion

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,430 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp glasses faded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 46,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp glasses faded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,911 miles

Front headlamp glasses faded

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

Rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,075 miles

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

Front headlamp glasses faded

Rear axle tie rod bar corroded

Rear outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2017 43,072 miles

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

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

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

Front headlamp glasses faded

Rear axle tie rod bar corroded

Rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,727 miles

Advise coolant low

Advise e m light on

Advise engine cover fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% advise service & repair (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 38,310 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

engine m light on engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

engine m light on engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 30,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,273 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 26,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,371 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 18,371 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,721 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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BV03 AHJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BV03 AHJ, 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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BV03 AHJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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