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GN03 YHV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,983 mi
Last recorded38,983 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 YHV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,983 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 38,976 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 38,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% pulling to nearside 56% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 38,869 miles

Offside Front brake is slightly binding on

Fail 1 Jun 2023 38,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2022 38,814 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 38,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,427 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 38,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 37,688 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 37,465 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 37,346 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 37,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,467 miles

both sills rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,868 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 31,577 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 31,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 29,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,026 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,233 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 18,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,825 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,928 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 YHV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN03 YHV, 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 GN03 YHV registered?

GN03 YHV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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