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HJ52 UZF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

39,757 mi
Last recorded39,757 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 UZF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 39,757 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Aug 2025 39,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 ARB bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 38,512 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 38,510 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 37,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 37,177 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 36,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,755 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,578 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,321 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,205 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,803 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,394 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,649 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,659 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 24,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 21,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Slight cracking to side walls of tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Slight cracking to side walls of tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,704 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 12,203 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 UZF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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