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DK53 UZC

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,803 mi
Last recorded82,803 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UZC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 81,321 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 79,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 77,181 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 72,685 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,202 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 62,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 62,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn at edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,612 miles

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

slightly noisey n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Dec 2011 52,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slightly noisey n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,903 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 40,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Head lamps starting to cloud

Beams starting to blur

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,856 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,376 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 32,304 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,133 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 UZC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UZC, 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 UZC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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