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DV53 OUO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,781 mi
Last recorded62,781 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OUO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 62,781 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,658 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 60,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splits in rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 59,296 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing found and re fitted (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splits in rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,639 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 56,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT INNER FACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,778 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,800 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,336 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 46,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,393 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 43,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,655 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 39,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 3,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 34,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,330 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 25,626 miles

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

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

tyres cracking due to age

Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 9,831 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,526 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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DV53 OUO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DV53 OUO, 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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DV53 OUO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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