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CU53 EGC

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,088 mi
Last recorded87,088 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EGC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s front brake backing plates corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central brake light not working

Fail 21 Sep 2019 80,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central brake light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,241 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil level low

Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,214 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,789 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust making slight contact with chassis when accelerating

Fail 20 Sep 2017 65,789 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust making slight contact with chassis when accelerating

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,829 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rubber perishing / has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

brake test not tested due to ball joint

exhaust system corroded

has rear panel damage

Fail 17 Sep 2016 57,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rubber perishing / has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

brake test not tested due to ball joint

exhaust system corroded

has rear panel damage

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 50,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 33,805 miles

Corrosion around filler pipe/tank.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,805 miles

Corrosion around filler pipe/tank.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,989 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 26,935 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 21,705 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs pitted slightly

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 3,960 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 EGC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 40,064 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CU53 EGC, 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 EGC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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