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EF53 YVJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YVJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 86,158 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 8 Dec 2012 86,158 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 77,622 miles

front brake pads very low

some play offside front lower suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,133 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 68,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,264 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 56,264 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,905 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,664 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,462 miles

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

Offside 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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EF53 YVJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF53 YVJ, 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 EF53 YVJ registered?

EF53 YVJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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