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HK53 GKD

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,046 mi
Last recorded65,046 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 GKD
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,197 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,755 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,983 miles

ONE LITRES OIL

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,515 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,510 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,986 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 54,986 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,916 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 50,916 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,442 miles

all road springs slight corrosoin.

gearbox cover has corrosion.

n/s/f track rod end gaiter loose.

n/s/f tyre side walls and o/s/f inner side wall split not reaching cords.

rear panard rod, o/s/f and both rear suspension arms, front anti roll bar all have slight corrosoin.

slight play in steering column

stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,440 miles

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

all road springs slight corrosoin.

gearbox cover has corrosion.

n/s/f track rod end gaiter loose.

n/s/f tyre side walls and o/s/f inner side wall split not reaching cords.

rear panard rod, o/s/f and both rear suspension arms, front anti roll bar all have slight corrosoin.

slight play in steering column

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,675 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,607 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 42,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,714 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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HK53 GKD is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK53 GKD, 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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HK53 GKD is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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