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DK03 MJY

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,021 mi
Last recorded56,021 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 MJY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 56,021 miles

EML light on

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both headlamps in poor condition causing poor light output

fuel tank corroded possible leak

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2015 56,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML light on

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps in poor condition causing poor light output

fuel tank corroded possible leak

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 51,489 miles

E.M.L.on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside front wheel damaged

Offside front wheel slight roughness when rotated

nearside rear nail in tyre

Fail 14 May 2014 51,489 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear nail in tyre

E.M.L.on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside front wheel damaged

Offside front wheel slight roughness when rotated

Pass 23 May 2013 47,200 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s front suspension arms

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

n/s and o/s rear of outer sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear radius arms corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 47,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to n/s and o/s front suspension arms

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

n/s and o/s rear of outer sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear radius arms corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 42,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 May 2011 37,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode

offside front slight roughness in wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2011 37,568 miles

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode

offside front slight roughness in wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2010 32,707 miles

EML light on

Pass 28 May 2009 27,895 miles

E.M.L Light on

Fail 28 May 2009 27,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.L Light on

Pass 29 May 2008 22,584 miles

near side rear number plate light suspect contact

tyres cracks - near side rear and off side front tyres low treads

Pass 31 May 2007 17,137 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 14,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,356 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 MJY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green 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 DK03 MJY, 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 MJY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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