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GN53 JZL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,433 mi
Last recorded38,433 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 JZL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 38,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 35,345 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 35,345 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,401 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,412 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 29,412 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,998 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 25,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,263 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,545 miles

Rear brakes out of balance

Fail 6 Nov 2009 20,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,151 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 18,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,977 miles

both front tyres cracking and have cuts in sidewalls

Pass 4 Nov 2006 11,085 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 JZL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

GN53 JZL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GN53 JZL safe to buy?

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