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DK03 GPV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,560 mi
Last recorded98,560 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 GPV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 98,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cracking and perrished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cut in inner side wall

Fail 7 Dec 2017 95,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cut in inner side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,367 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 92,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,845 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/s and N/S front headlight and headlight aim o.k at time of test.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 82,035 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

nearside dip beam image diffused.

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

offside rear tyre is on 1.6mm

Pass 1 May 2013 80,486 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear service brake reading low

Fail 1 May 2013 80,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear service brake reading low

Pass 1 May 2012 78,053 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 77,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 74,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 65,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,797 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 GPV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DK03 GPV, 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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DK03 GPV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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