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GN03 OPU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,563 mi
Last recorded81,563 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 OPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2017 81,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 76,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,500 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 61,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2014 61,182 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats folded down,unable to check seat belts/seat security

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to offside rear door and nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 12 Jul 2013 50,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to offside rear door and nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,453 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 48,410 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,411 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,498 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 23,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 18,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 14,060 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 7,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,471 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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GN03 OPU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GN03 OPU, 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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GN03 OPU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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