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EU03 VCA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,115 mi
Last recorded69,115 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VCA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,313 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front outer cv gaitor has slight leak of grease

offside headlight pattern slightly weak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,350 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

YOU ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO HANG OBJECTS IN THE FRONT WINDSCREEN;- removed object

Fail 7 Mar 2012 49,350 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

YOU ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO HANG OBJECTS IN THE FRONT WINDSCREEN;- removed object

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,653 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking up

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 4 Mar 2011 45,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking up

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,868 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 42,868 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 39,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 35,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,971 miles

cut on offside front outter tyre wall.

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 VCA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EU03 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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