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HK53 GLF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,398 mi
Last recorded49,398 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 GLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 49,169 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 38,027 miles

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

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Offside headlight pattern getting weak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 37,598 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Offside headlight pattern getting weak

Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,080 miles

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light illuminated

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

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Dec 2013 25,460 miles

Brakes binding slightly

Eng light on

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 23,754 miles

Brakes binding slightly

Engine warning light illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,754 miles

Brakes binding slightly

Engine warning light illuminated

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 21,655 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2010 19,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,353 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 14,767 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 12,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,159 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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HK53 GLF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HK53 GLF, 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 GLF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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