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CF53 COJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,242 mi
Last recorded72,242 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 COJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 72,242 miles

anti slip missing from clutch pedal

engine management light on

Fail 13 Apr 2017 72,242 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both Outer Sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Anti Slip Missing From Clutch Pedal

Engine Management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,958 miles

Anti slip missing from clutch pedal

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,795 miles

Anti slip rubber missng from clutch pedal

Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,795 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Anti slip rubber missng from clutch pedal

Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,307 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,307 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,275 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 46,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear suspension arms & both rear springs rusting badly

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 43,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,853 miles

both front tyres low osr inner sidelight inop

Fail 29 Nov 2011 39,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres low osr inner sidelight inop

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 21,994 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 17,954 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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CF53 COJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF53 COJ, 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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CF53 COJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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