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GX03 MGE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,708 mi
Last recorded58,708 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 MGE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 58,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,248 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 49,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,247 miles

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

Offside number plate light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Fail 9 Apr 2015 45,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,951 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 40,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,459 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 38,451 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,860 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 36,856 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,691 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 31,721 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,067 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,301 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,415 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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GX03 MGE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX03 MGE, 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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GX03 MGE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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