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DY52 DXR

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,459 mi
Last recorded54,459 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 DXR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both are deteriorated slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 53,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,173 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 49,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 47,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fan belt loose

nearside tyre close to 1.6 limit

Fail 18 Dec 2013 47,902 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fan belt loose

nearside tyre close to 1.6 limit

Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,139 miles

sump corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 46,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

sump corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,216 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,630 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both reae tyre`s perished on outer sidewall`s

Fail 12 Oct 2009 37,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both reae tyre`s perished on outer sidewall`s

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,150 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 34,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,149 miles

Engine Light showing Malfunction.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

the vehicle only just met the req efficiency it would appear the the brakeing system needs adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Feb 2006 21,154 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 DXR is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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