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DK53 UYW

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,336 mi
Last recorded73,336 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UYW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,336 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 73,333 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,103 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,950 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/F seat belt not checked

Engine light on dash

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front discs corroded faces

Oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,933 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted N/S/F seat belt not checked

Engine light on dash

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front discs corroded faces

Oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,574 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 65,574 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,139 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 62,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,986 miles

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

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

rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,509 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiperblade split

Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,765 miles

Both rear wheel bearing have slight freeplay

Gearbox crossmember starting corrode

Inner discs slightly pitted

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

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

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,765 miles

Both rear wheel bearing have slight freeplay

Gearbox crossmember starting corrode

Inner discs slightly pitted

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,265 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,452 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 25,452 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,699 miles

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

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 UYW is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc 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 DK53 UYW, 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 UYW is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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