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DX53 VJZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,961 mi
Last recorded48,961 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VJZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,961 miles

both outer sills poor

both rear trailing arms corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2017 48,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills poor

both rear trailing arms corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside vehicle sill inner and outer corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside vehicle sill inner and outer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,109 miles

Nearside Rear vehicle sill corroded

Offside Rear vehicle sill corroded

Nearside Front slight play in steering inner balljoints

Centre Rear seat belt buckle worn

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,299 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 44,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,102 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r sills corroding

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,744 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,258 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,301 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,285 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,935 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,511 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 VJZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

DX53 VJZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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