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EU03 MGJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,687 mi
Last recorded41,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MGJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,687 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 41,685 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 34,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,348 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leake

Fail 6 Jul 2015 25,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leake

Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,194 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,975 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,031 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 20,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,168 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 19,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,223 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 16,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,932 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,606 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,107 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 MGJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MGJ, 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 EU03 MGJ registered?

EU03 MGJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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