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DK53 UVJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,829 mi
Last recorded68,829 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UVJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner wall cracks

Offside Rear Sill corroding

Oil sump corroding

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,780 miles

both rear tyres age cracks 155/65/13

mild blow back box exhaust

Fail 5 Sep 2013 67,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres age cracks 155/65/13

mild blow back box exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,247 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,247 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 55,559 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,471 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 40,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 34,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,215 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 16,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,597 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 UVJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow 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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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