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GN53 ARZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

60,380 mi
Last recorded60,380 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 ARZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 60,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 57,058 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 57,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,307 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 51,305 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working near side (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 48,118 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,122 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 47,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 44,473 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front suspension corroded and all rear suspension corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2018 44,473 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front suspension corroded and all rear suspension corroded.

Pass 26 May 2015 44,423 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 26 May 2015 44,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 19 May 2014 43,988 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,703 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 43,703 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 43,156 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 43,156 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,696 miles

N/S/R corner of Rear Bumper slightly loose

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,831 miles

N/S/R corner of bumper slightly loose

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,072 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 35,072 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,364 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 34 miles

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

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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GN53 ARZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ARZ, 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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GN53 ARZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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