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CU53 EFX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,154 mi
Last recorded49,154 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EFX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,154 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)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 49,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 43,960 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 43,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 43,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

clutch pedal antislip missing

front wipers not parking

Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,716 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer treads

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,025 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres stepped treads worn

Fail 3 Sep 2013 30,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres stepped treads worn

Fail 8 Oct 2011 20,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 20,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,559 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,549 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 9,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 7,998 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 6,717 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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CU53 EFX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU53 EFX, 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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CU53 EFX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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