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CU53 FWF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,773 mi
Last recorded43,773 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FWF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 43,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 43,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 43,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 43,083 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 43,083 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 42,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,302 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 42,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,850 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 41,850 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,212 miles

Offside Front Lower floor slightily coorroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 40,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,787 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 39,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inbetween treads.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 38,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,139 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,013 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,825 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,472 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 34,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,786 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyre,s starting to crack on outer walls but not exposing any cords.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,156 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 25,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,977 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,690 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,326 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,522 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 FWF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 CU53 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

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

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