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BX53 THZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 THZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 73,417 miles

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

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

Slight blow from centre exhaust box, n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, o/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 73,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

FRONT HEAD LIGHT DETERIORATED

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

O/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED

SMALL BLOW CENTER BOX EXHAUST

Pass 15 May 2018 65,723 miles

O/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED

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

Pass 5 May 2017 60,344 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 57,308 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 57,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 52,070 miles

both outer sill corroded

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Fail 9 May 2015 51,945 miles

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

both outer sill corroded

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 20 May 2014 47,975 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 47,974 miles

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,370 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 43,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,961 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 31,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,628 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,349 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,910 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,635 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 THZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX53 THZ, 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 THZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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