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EF53 ZVZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,640 mi
Last recorded52,640 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZVZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,640 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,625 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 48,870 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,870 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,262 miles

Both no. plates slightly damaged

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

Offside front wing damaged

Unable to fully test rear seat belts due to luggage

Fail 14 Jul 2010 32,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,372 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 19,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 14,931 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 14,931 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,141 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 ZVZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 ZVZ registered?

EF53 ZVZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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