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CA03 TLX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,760 mi
Last recorded52,760 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 TLX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,760 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 46,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,783 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlights slightly deterioated. height adjustor switch insecure.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlights slightly deterioated. height adjustor switch insecure.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,170 miles

EML light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,170 miles

EML light on

Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,975 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 22,885 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,316 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 16,316 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,609 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 9,386 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 9,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CA03 TLX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA03 TLX, 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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What year was CA03 TLX registered?

CA03 TLX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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