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HF53 HOJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,145 mi
Last recorded74,145 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HOJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,145 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 74,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,809 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 71,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,249 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 30 May 2012 67,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,324 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 64,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,312 miles

ns cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,312 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 11 May 2009 48,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,769 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 46,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,350 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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HF53 HOJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HF53 HOJ, 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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HF53 HOJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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