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DK03 MJF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

48,755 mi
Last recorded48,755 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 MJF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 48,755 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 48,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 45,930 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 45,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 43,779 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 43,725 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,834 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 41,832 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,352 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 39,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,540 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 36,538 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,680 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 26,678 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,731 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 23,731 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working Not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,840 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 20,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,783 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,540 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 9,911 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,162 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 8,162 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 6,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,605 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 MJF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DK03 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

DK03 MJF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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