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DX53 SZK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,581 mi
Last recorded73,581 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 SZK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,581 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front anti-roll bar bushes getting perished!!

front windscreen has signs of slight scratches!

fuel filter corroding!!

nearside and offside rear inner sills have signs of corrosion!!

offside front brake disc has signs of uneaven wear on inner face!!

rear chassis has areas of corrosion!!

rear sub-frame corroding!!

Fail 10 Oct 2012 70,284 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front anti-roll bar bushes getting perished!!

front windscreen has signs of slight scratches!

fuel filter corroding!!

nearside and offside rear inner sills have signs of corrosion!!

offside front brake disc has signs of uneaven wear on inner face!!

rear chassis has areas of corrosion!!

rear sub-frame corroding!!

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,830 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,578 miles

Offside front tyre feathered

Fail 18 Oct 2010 63,578 miles

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

Offside front tyre feathered

Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,520 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 59,520 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,760 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,912 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 37,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,654 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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DX53 SZK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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