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DK53 UVH

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UVH
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,798 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,306 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,713 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,917 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,917 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,299 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,553 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 44,553 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,796 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,796 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,693 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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DK53 UVH is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK53 UVH, 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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DK53 UVH is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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