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EU53 KSJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KSJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

headlamps faded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,816 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,138 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,182 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 54,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 48,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness felt

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

front exhaust pipe flexi/cat showing signs of wear

Fail 6 May 2017 48,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness felt

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

front exhaust pipe flexi/cat showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,812 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 43,694 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,588 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2013 42,293 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and on 3mm

Fail 26 Apr 2013 42,287 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 39,613 miles

battery clamp loose

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

Fail 27 Apr 2012 39,553 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery clamp loose

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,752 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

edge of front number plate loose

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 May 2010 34,222 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,677 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 23,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,940 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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EU53 KSJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KSJ, 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 KSJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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