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BX53 THU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,420 mi
Last recorded53,420 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 THU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,420 miles

Battery has a small amount of electrolyte build up around terminals

EML Illuminated

Fail 12 Jan 2018 53,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittently (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery has a small amount of electrolyte build up around terminals

EML Illuminated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,706 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both headlamp lens pitted

eml light on

Fail 12 Jan 2017 49,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play and noisy (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both headlamp lens pitted

eml light on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,279 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses pitted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to offside front wing

eml light on

Fail 11 Jan 2016 45,273 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses pitted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to offside front wing

eml light on

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,036 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 36,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,760 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,881 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 24,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,936 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 20,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 17,971 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 17,882 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,480 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 10,654 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 10,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 10,450 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 THU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 THU, 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 THU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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