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GN53 JZV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,678 mi
Last recorded69,678 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 JZV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,678 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2016 65,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,054 miles

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

both side inner sill corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 63,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both side outer sill corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013
Fail 29 Oct 2013

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,624 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 47,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,290 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,866 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Oct 2009 23,866 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre severly perished on areas of sidewall and tread

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,861 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,754 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 7,754 miles

Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 JZV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver 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 JZV, 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 JZV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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