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DX53 GLK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,941 mi
Last recorded59,941 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GLK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2015 59,941 miles

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

engine management light on

front suspension bushes deteriorated

handbrake ratchet worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,941 miles

engine management light on

front suspension bushes deteriorated

handbrake ratchet worn

Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,309 miles

front outer track control arm bushes crackingfront brake pads worn to 3mm approx ( inner pads )

Fail 3 Jul 2014 54,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front outer track control arm bushes cracking

gearbox guard plate holed /corroded

offside and nearside front inner brake pads worn to 3mm approx

Fail 1 Jul 2013 49,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on dash

front wipers slight smear

offside front tyre wearing on edges and cracking

oil filler cap missing

slight corrosion on front suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,181 miles

engine light on dash

front wipers slight smear

offside front tyre wearing on edges and cracking

oil filler cap missing

slight corrosion on front suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,590 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

oil on minimum

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 33,685 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 33,682 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,822 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 22,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GLK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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