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CN53 HVY

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

65,753 mi
Last recorded65,753 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 HVY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 65,753 miles

corrosion to o/s/f brake back plate

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes deterioating

oil leak to sump

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 19 May 2021 65,721 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

corrosion to o/s/f brake back plate

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes deterioating

oil leak to sump

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,975 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,193 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern poor (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tranverse panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 60,193 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail rusted out (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern poor (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tranverse panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,439 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 57,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced unable to get beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced unable to get beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,522 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,466 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front windows not closing

screen wash poor

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,178 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,130 miles

REAR TYRES TREAD CRACKS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,119 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 44,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,174 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 41,171 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,288 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 38,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,844 miles

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

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

advise clutch slipping

advise clutch travel

Fail 11 Nov 2011 34,844 miles

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

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

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

advise clutch slipping

advise clutch travel

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,880 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 27,880 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,114 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 24,114 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,511 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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CN53 HVY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CN53 HVY, 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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CN53 HVY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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