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DS52 AEP

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,571 mi
Last recorded18,571 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 AEP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 18,571 miles

Brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 18,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides inner wheel archest (5.2.6)

Brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 17,771 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre sidewall worn/perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 17,355 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 16,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 15,584 miles

Engine managment light on

Fail 30 Jan 2013 15,584 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine managment light on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 14,895 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,631 miles

engine management warning light on

rear number plate backing starting peel

Fail 17 Jan 2011 13,631 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management warning light on

rear number plate backing starting peel

Pass 20 Jan 2010 12,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,145 miles

Slight play offside steering rack.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 9,791 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 8,370 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 7,084 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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DS52 AEP is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS52 AEP, 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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DS52 AEP is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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