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GK52 ZCF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,553 mi
Last recorded61,553 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 ZCF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,553 miles

Front gearbox gauard severly corroded and likely to fall off recommend removal or replacement

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 61,553 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier retaining strap loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front gearbox gauard severly corroded and likely to fall off recommend removal or replacement

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 59,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 59,775 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge but not cut as deep - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,859 miles

Both front head light lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,859 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front head light lenses starting to deteriorate

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 53,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,015 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,154 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 49,154 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,699 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 46,690 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,604 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 44,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,961 miles

Corrosion around petrol tank filler neck, possible leak when full.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 38,961 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion around petrol tank filler neck, possible leak when full.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,775 miles

offside rear tyre perishing very soon requires replacing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,881 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 25,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,615 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,632 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 10,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,410 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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GK52 ZCF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GK52 ZCF, 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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GK52 ZCF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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