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EN52 WFS

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,424 mi
Last recorded64,424 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 WFS
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 64,424 miles

Headlamp lens deteriating

Fail 13 May 2026 64,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens deteriating

Pass 12 May 2025 62,924 miles

Exhaust centre system deteriating & slight leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 62,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust centre system deteriating & slight leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 60,985 miles

O/s/f seat stiff to move back & forth

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 59,219 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 59,219 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s Outersill corroding

Slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing not excessive

Fail 20 May 2021 55,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s Outersill corroding

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing not excessive

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 52,259 miles

O/s/r Outersill slight corrosion

Fail 29 May 2019 52,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

O/s/r Outersill slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaitor deteriating

Fail 22 May 2018 51,322 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leeking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaitor deteriating

Pass 24 May 2017 50,563 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 50,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,807 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,580 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 48,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 47,391 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 46,010 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 44,168 miles

Near side rear tyre outewr sidewall perished.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 44,168 miles

Near side rear tyre outewr sidewall perished.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,968 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 41,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 39,707 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 39,707 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 37,491 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,100 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 30,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf tyre JUST LEGAL

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

osf tyre JUST LEGAL

Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,295 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 28,295 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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EN52 WFS is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EN52 WFS, 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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EN52 WFS is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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