MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
damage to drivers door
damage to nearside outer sill
damage to offside rear bumper/boot
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached battery negative terminal insecure (1.9.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has tread splice across tread face 155/65R13 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake starting to bind
damage to drivers door
damage to nearside outer sill
damage to offside rear bumper/boot
oil pressure warning lamp flickering at idle
sump leaking
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
E-M-L is on
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake disc`s slightly pitted.
fuel tank corroded around filler neck.
nearside rear tyre valve stem slightly perished
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake disc`s slightly pitted.
fuel tank corroded around filler neck.
nearside rear tyre valve stem slightly perished
Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside front tyre worn outer edge 1.6mm.
nearside rear tyre,perish marks.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
clutch pedal anti-slip worn/split.
front no. plate cracked.
nearside front tyre worn outer edge 1.6mm.
nearside rear tyre,perish marks.
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EU53 KUJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 EU53 KUJ, 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 KUJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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