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GU52 VKV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,864 mi
Last recorded77,864 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 77,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge Worn,

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

engine oil leaK

Fail 13 May 2017 77,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc RUBBER GAITER SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt mount is lose (5.2.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge Worn,

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

engine oil leaK

Pass 10 May 2016 73,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 70,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 70,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 66,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 May 2014 66,788 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2013 62,459 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 62,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 58,671 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 58,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2011 54,438 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 49,686 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 44,449 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 44,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,971 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,679 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,938 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 VKV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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