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EU03 MFN

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,023 mi
Last recorded19,023 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MFN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 16,644 miles

All welding repairs covered in under seal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 16,618 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All braking components covered in surface rust

All suspension components covered in surface rust

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 16,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 16,183 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 16,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 15,930 miles

Battery negative terminal loose.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3 - 4mm. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Slight freeplay in wheel bearing.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Offside wiper deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both rear tyres are very perished. Strong Advise.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer blowing. Strong Advise. (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,846 miles

1 speedo illumination bulb intermitant

Offside Front brake pipe cleaned & greased in past

speedo speed rotor o/s/f split

Fail 25 Feb 2016 15,846 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

1 speedo illumination bulb intermitant

Offside Front brake pipe cleaned & greased in past

speedo speed rotor o/s/f split

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,680 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 15,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,534 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded across braking surface

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,304 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,186 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 15,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 13,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 11,356 miles

front discs slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Feb 2007 9,236 miles

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

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

rear number plate backing coming away

Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,236 miles

rear number plate backing coming away

Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,425 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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EU03 MFN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EU03 MFN, 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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EU03 MFN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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