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DX53 BEJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,807 mi
Last recorded47,807 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BEJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,807 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 45,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 45,116 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both anti roll barrs (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general age related surface rust to underside

Pass 15 Jun 2020 41,087 miles

underside age related surface rust

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,096 miles

underbody general surface corosion

Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,037 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,858 miles

o/s outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,608 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 858,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,328 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front pads worn to approx 5mm

front wipers split

nearside front tyre cracking worn to 3mm

offside front tyre cracking worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre cracking worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,742 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 57,102 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 22,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,070 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate has slight water damage

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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DX53 BEJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DX53 BEJ, 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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What year was DX53 BEJ registered?

DX53 BEJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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