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CU03 GFA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 GFA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,963 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,125 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 96,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Battery insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2012 96,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear end damaged.rear wiper torn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 135,034 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,510 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,557 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 54,557 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,525 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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CU03 GFA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CU03 GFA, 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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CU03 GFA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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