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HJ52 UYL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,674 mi
Last recorded26,674 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 UYL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 26,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Both Headlight lens fading with weak beam patterns.

Both outer sills rusty.

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 17,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,547 miles

Brake fluid low.

Front member corroded.

Imbalance on rear brakes.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 15,348 miles

Front exhaust corroded..

Gear-box under-cover heavily corroded..

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Item on front screen centre only just acceptable.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 15,348 miles

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

Front exhaust corroded..

Gear-box under-cover heavily corroded..

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Item on front screen centre only just acceptable.

Low brake reading on n/s/r causing imbalance.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 12,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gear-box/diff cover heavily corroded.

Head-light lens faded and will req att..

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jan 2014 12,621 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gear-box/diff cover heavily corroded.

Head-light lens faded and will req att..

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2013 9,459 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions only just passed due to exhaust blow and will require attention.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jun 2011 5,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 5,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2009 2,073 miles

Both wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 1,528 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 1,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gear box sheld corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2007 1,236 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 1,038 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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HJ52 UYL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ52 UYL, 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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HJ52 UYL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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