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GL53 VZX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,543 mi
Last recorded82,543 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VZX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 82,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,834 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,834 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,078 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,368 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak

rear number plate just acceptable needs replacing

Fail 3 Dec 2011 63,368 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear number plate just acceptable needs replacing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,671 miles

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

rear numberplate just meets requirements

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,348 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber split

rear number plate poor

Pass 13 Dec 2008 49,767 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

slight play steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2007 39,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,154 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2006 29,470 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 VZX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc 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 GL53 VZX, 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 VZX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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