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BX53 UBF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,908 mi
Last recorded74,908 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UBF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,908 miles

EML ON

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

offside front inner rackend

Fail 22 Mar 2014 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML ON

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

offside front inner rackend

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,515 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 51,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,025 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 41,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,615 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 29,615 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,964 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 UBF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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