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CN03 CJZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,373 mi
Last recorded45,373 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 CJZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 45,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 44,206 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 43,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 40,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,610 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 39,609 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,210 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 39,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,747 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 37,744 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed in 3 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,572 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,505 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,683 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,683 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,988 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,012 miles

engine managment warning light.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,812 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,499 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,099 miles

N/S/F TYRE JUST LEGAL OUTSIDE EDGE .

O/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES 2MM .

REAR NUMBER PLATE PEELING .

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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CN03 CJZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CN03 CJZ, 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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CN03 CJZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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