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EU03 VCV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,430 mi
Last recorded86,430 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VCV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,430 miles

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

dash facia damaged

speed sensor badly damaged

sump corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,136 miles

both headlamp beams poor

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

wipers poorly adjusted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,943 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 76,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,206 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

light rusting on front discs

nearside driveshaft boot leaking

Pass 13 May 2013 65,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 65,298 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 60,161 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION,CORRODED

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 60,161 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION,CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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

Pass 4 May 2011 57,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,708 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 53,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,370 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,499 miles

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

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 VCV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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