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GN53 APU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,866 mi
Last recorded73,866 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 APU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 73,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

check engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

check engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,237 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 54,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,500 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 37,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,543 miles

bodywork has dent

headlamp aim adjuster insecure

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre outer wall has deep cut

Fail 9 Sep 2008 27,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bodywork has dent

headlamp aim adjuster insecure

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre outer wall has deep cut

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,768 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 13,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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GN53 APU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 GN53 APU, 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 GN53 APU registered?

GN53 APU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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