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DY52 DXJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,286 mi
Last recorded69,286 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 DXJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,286 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,649 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 62,649 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,446 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 51,445 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 51,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 38,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

child seat fitted o/s rear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,128 miles

child seat fitted o/s rear

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,611 miles

o/side sill starting to rust

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,187 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,027 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 23,027 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,814 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,109 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both fropnt brake performances fluctuating slightly

child seat fitted incorrectly

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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DY52 DXJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY52 DXJ, 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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DY52 DXJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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