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EU53 DNJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,281 mi
Last recorded57,281 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,281 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 57,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 55,585 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 52,993 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,906 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,500 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 43,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,408 miles

Brake pedal rubber has split in the side.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 38,406 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber has split in the side.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,406 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 33,405 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 29,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,720 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,985 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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EU53 DNJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU53 DNJ, 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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EU53 DNJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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