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GL53 NRK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,624 mi
Last recorded63,624 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 NRK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 63,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,695 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components showing slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,701 miles

EML on

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 53,696 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 48,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 41,564 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 41,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 34,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,590 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 23,403 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 23,403 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 19,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,322 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 15,270 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,645 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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GL53 NRK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL53 NRK, 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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GL53 NRK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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