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GN53 JZX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 JZX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 78,998 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside is lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 78,998 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside is lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,212 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 77,212 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,236 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,735 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,241 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,549 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,398 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,506 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,497 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 JZX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZX, 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 JZX registered?

GN53 JZX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is GN53 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 JZX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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