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DX53 BFF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,085 mi
Last recorded62,085 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BFF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 62,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 49,327 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms very rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2021 49,327 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension arms very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 43,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 33,722 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Noisey

Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,934 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 26,875 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,272 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,871 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,533 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,913 miles

fuel filter corroded

power steering pipes corroding

undershield corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 12,913 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

fuel filter corroded

power steering pipes corroding

undershield corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,724 miles

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

both chassis brake pipes corroded

engine oil over filled

extensive surface rust to underside of vehicle

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

offside rear service brake lower effort

slight imbalance rear service brake

under gearbox stay corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 5,724 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both chassis brake pipes corroded

engine oil over filled

extensive surface rust to underside of vehicle

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

offside rear service brake lower effort

slight imbalance rear service brake

under gearbox stay corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 5,465 miles

extensive surface rust to underside of vehicle

front brake discs corroded

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

front service brake veers left

Fail 9 Nov 2010 5,465 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

extensive surface rust to underside of vehicle

front brake discs corroded

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

front service brake veers left

Pass 3 Nov 2009 5,227 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on outer surface

Front service brake veers left

Front subframe and associated components corroding

Nearside front brake juddering slightly

Offside rear light lens damaged/temporary repair

Pass 3 Nov 2008 4,897 miles

front service brake veers left

front subframe corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2007 4,378 miles

corrosion developing on suspension componants

Pass 4 Oct 2006 4,069 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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DX53 BFF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BFF, 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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DX53 BFF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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