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DK03 GHJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,512 mi
Last recorded51,512 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 GHJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,890 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 46,898 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,708 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 44,708 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,456 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,182 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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DK03 GHJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK03 GHJ, 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 DK03 GHJ registered?

DK03 GHJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is DK03 GHJ safe to buy?

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