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DF52 APZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,001 mi
Last recorded57,001 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 APZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,001 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014
Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 44,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,613 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 38,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,518 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,518 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,437 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 28,437 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,613 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 22,608 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,608 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,562 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre age cracks inner wall

Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,537 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,036 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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DF52 APZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF52 APZ, 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 DF52 APZ registered?

DF52 APZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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