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EY53 VPV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,687 mi
Last recorded78,687 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VPV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,687 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses yellowing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 78,654 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses yellowing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 66,521 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 57,472 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 50,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,597 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,247 miles

front brake pads showing signs of wear.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,928 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads over half worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 39,928 miles

Inner Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,096 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,851 miles

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

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

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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EY53 VPV 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 71.4%.

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 EY53 VPV, 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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What year was EY53 VPV registered?

EY53 VPV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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