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GU52 VKH

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,848 mi
Last recorded58,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VKH
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 58,848 miles

Chip in the windscreen

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 58,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chip in the windscreen

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 55,871 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 55,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 51,579 miles

Chip in the windscreen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 51,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in the windscreen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,041 miles

Chip in windscreen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2023 48,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

MIL light on

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,284 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside front wiper blade worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,761 miles

MIL light on

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,942 miles

MIL light on

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,718 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edge of the tread

Mil light on

Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,409 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 30,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,109 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 26,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre below 1.6 mm on outer edge of tread

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,135 miles

General suspension components corroding in places

engine mil light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,897 miles

engine management light on dash

front brake pads low

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,252 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,403 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 20,066 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,910 miles

Dtc light on

Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,151 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,116 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,986 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,912 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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GU52 VKH is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU52 VKH, 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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GU52 VKH is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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