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GN53 JZF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,532 mi
Last recorded51,532 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 JZF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,532 miles

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

inner and outer sills corroded on both sides but not yet excessive

Fail 7 Mar 2016 51,532 miles

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

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded on both sides but not yet excessive

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,417 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front outter door seal slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 51,417 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front outter door seal slightly corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,003 miles

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

front exhaust section corroded (catalyst)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 49,003 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front exhaust section corroded (catalyst)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,128 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,773 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 42,773 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,199 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,747 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 34,747 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight rumble from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,660 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,169 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,091 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 21,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 JZF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JZF, 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 JZF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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