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DE52 TLJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,527 mi
Last recorded48,527 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 TLJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,527 miles

minor oil weep

n/s/f tyre becoming perished

o/s/f brake pipe rusted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 48,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor oil weep

n/s/f tyre becoming perished

o/s/f brake pipe rusted

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 47,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,436 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,350 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 40,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,543 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,422 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 36,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,825 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,825 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,066 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 29,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,076 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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DE52 TLJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc 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 DE52 TLJ, 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 DE52 TLJ registered?

DE52 TLJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is DE52 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 TLJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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