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GN53 CNU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,906 mi
Last recorded66,906 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 CNU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,906 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS BEEN PATCHED UP

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,569 miles

both front tyres perished 165/70t13

Fail 11 Dec 2015 56,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres perished 165/70t13

front brakes grinding

strong smell of petrol

Fail 4 Dec 2014 56,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,784 miles

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

exhaust slighty deteriated

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge (close to legal limit)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 50,780 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slighty deteriated

nearside front wheel binding slighty

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge (close to legal limit)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,864 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 47,864 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 44,768 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 41,151 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,179 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,536 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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GN53 CNU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CNU, 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 CNU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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