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BX53 BDV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Gold Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,125 mi
Last recorded63,125 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 BDV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

engine noisy

under tray corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 63,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

engine noisy

under tray corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,853 miles

ENGINE NOISY

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage OUTER SILLS BOTH (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,696 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,891 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 47,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,732 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 43,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,949 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 39,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,709 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 35,680 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,997 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s front top bush slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2010 31,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s front top bush slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,022 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,524 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 23,524 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 19,354 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 19,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,073 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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BX53 BDV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Gold with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX53 BDV, 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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BX53 BDV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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