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DX53 WLV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,498 mi
Last recorded72,498 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 WLV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,349 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 68,308 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 68,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,322 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,248 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,248 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,318 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,318 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,613 miles

Both o/s and n/s front brake discs are corroding.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

The o/s front door mirror glass is not correct one, but visable and secure.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 38,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,869 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,444 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,596 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 14,492 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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 WLV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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