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CU53 FWE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,958 mi
Last recorded14,958 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FWE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 14,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 14,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 14,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 14,402 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 14,392 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 14,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight misting of fluid from gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 13,478 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 13,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,593 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 11,593 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 11,542 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 11,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 11,425 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 11,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 11,200 miles

advise attention rear brakes

Pass 18 May 2011 11,099 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 10,639 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2010 10,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 10,216 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 8,388 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 FWE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU53 FWE, 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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What year was CU53 FWE registered?

CU53 FWE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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