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EF53 YUO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,282 mi
Last recorded86,282 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YUO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 86,282 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 86,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,511 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,689 miles

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre low

Fail 15 Nov 2011 79,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre low

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,434 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,378 miles

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

SLIGHT WEAR TO BRAKE PADAL RUBBER

Fail 7 Jan 2010 63,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,954 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,935 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 57,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 47,877 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 47,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 34,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,213 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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EF53 YUO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF53 YUO, 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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EF53 YUO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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