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DX53 SZP

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,042 mi
Last recorded52,042 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 SZP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,042 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 52,033 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,672 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and scrubbing inner edge

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

water level low

Fail 8 Aug 2016 49,628 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and scrubbing inner edge

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

water level low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed edges

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge and perished

Fail 10 Aug 2015 46,434 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed edges

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge and perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

macpherson top strut mounts are noisy on lock to lock check

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,734 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 38,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,565 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 24,547 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,939 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 19,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,514 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,023 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 9,009 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SZP is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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